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Grade 2JLPT N3

straightaway, honesty, frankness, fix, repair

8 strokes · frequency rank #246

On
チョク、ジキ、ジカ
Kun
ただ.ちに、なお.す、-なお.す、なお.る、なお.き、す.ぐ

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Common words

  1. みなおしreview; reconsideration; revision1
    • Attempts to redraw voting districts have hit a wall of opposition.

    • The loss of childhood spontaneity has caused widespread concern, as well as calls for review of the nation's educational and social structures.

  2. ちょくぜんjust before; just prior to2
    • I always get nervous just before a match.

    • That was probably just before Mai took the drastic step of leaving home.

    • Bob was on the point of leaving when I rang him up.

  3. ちょくごimmediately following3
    • He came to see you right after you left.

    • He was released from prison immediately after the war.

    • I'll have exams right after the summer holidays.

  4. ちょくせつdirect; immediate; personal; firsthand4
    • Why don't you tell her directly?

    • Can I call directly?

    • Can I dial direct?

  5. じきsoon; in a moment; before long; shortly5
    • She will get well soon.

  6. そっちょくfrank; candid; straightforward; openhearted6
    • I would like to hear your honest opinion.

    • Speak to me freely.

    • Let me hear your frank opinion.

  7. ちょくめんconfrontation7
    • We are facing a violent crisis.

    • He was confronted with some difficulties.

    • We stood face to face with death.

  8. ただちにat once; immediately; right away; without delay8
    • We should deal with this matter without delay.

    • Let it be done at once.

    • The fire was extinguished at once.

  9. しょうじきhonest; frank; candid; straightforward9
    • The fact proves his honesty.

    • To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.

    • I'm an honest person.

  10. ちょっきゅうstraight ball (pitch)10
    • I recommend giving it to them straight, don't waffle your way around the subject.

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