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direct
Without intermediaries, straightforward, or immediate in nature or effect.
直接的な原因はまだ分かっていない。
The direct cause is still unknown.
もっと直接的に言ってください。
Please say it more directly.
直接的な表現は避けたほうがいい。
It's better to avoid direct expressions.
In Japanese culture, indirect communication is often preferred
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 直接的に (directly)
- Related adverb: 直接 (directly) - more common in everyday speech
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 直接的な原因/影響 (direct cause/influence)
- 直接的な表現 (direct expression)
- 直接的な関係 (direct relationship)
CONTRAST WITH 直接:
- 直接 is used as an adverb: 直接会う (meet directly)
- 直接的 is used as an adjective: 直接的な表現