KANAE
Character · Qualities

直

しょうじき shōjikiなおせ naoseちょくにゅう chokunyū

straight, direct

Composition

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Origin

An eye (目) beneath a straight line (十): a gaze aimed dead straight.

In the thoughts

  1. 正直shōjikihonesty
  2. 直せnaosemend
  3. 直入chokunyūentering straight

Proverbs carrying this character

  1. 087 The third time is the charm.
  2. 089 Watch others' conduct and mend your own.
  3. 173 Honesty is the treasure of a lifetime.
  4. 239 Entering alone, blade drawn, straight to the point.

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