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straight in Japanese

straight in Japanese is まっすぐ, ストレート, 率直 — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.

straight in Japanese

まっすぐ
adj
Pronounced: massugu
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
ストレート
adj
Pronounced: sutorēto
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
率直
adj
Pronounced: sotchoku
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
直列
adj
Pronounced: chokuretsu
(engineering, of an internal-combustion engine) Having all cylinders in a single straight line; in-line.
ストレート
adj
Pronounced: sutorēto
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
ノンケ
adj
Pronounced: nonke
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
ストレート
adj
Pronounced: sutorēto
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
真っ直ぐ
adv
Pronounced: massugu
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
ストレート
noun
Pronounced: sutorēto
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
直線
noun
Pronounced: chokusen
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
ストレート
noun
Pronounced: sutorēto
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

What does "straight" mean?

  1. adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
    "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other."
  2. adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
    "Give me a straight answer, not another excuse."
  3. adjective Heterosexual.
    "She came out to her straight friends first."
  4. adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
    "The team has won five straight games."

straight in a sentence

  • Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
  • Her hair is naturally straight.
  • Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
  • He has always been straight with his business partners.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "straight" in Japanese?

"straight" in Japanese is まっすぐ, ストレート, 率直. straight means: Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

How do you pronounce まっすぐ?

"straight" in Japanese is まっすぐ, pronounced "massugu".

How do you use "straight" in a sentence?

Example: "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other." In Japanese, "straight" is まっすぐ, ストレート, 率直.

Are there other ways to say "straight" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "straight": まっすぐ, ストレート, 率直, 直列, ノンケ, 真っ直ぐ.

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