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adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

straight
straightforward; direct; straight out; blunt

This meaning of "straight" refers to being honest, direct, and not beating around the bush.

She expressed her opinion straight out.

neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee)

This meaning of "straight" is used to describe drinks that are not mixed with other ingredients.

I drink whiskey neat.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

entering university directly from high school

This meaning of "straight" is used to refer to students who go to university without taking a gap year or attending a preparatory school.

He entered university straight from high school.

fast ball; straight ballbaseballsee also 直球【ちょっきゅう】

This meaning of "straight" is used in baseball to refer to a pitch that does not curve or break.

His fast ball has an incredible speed.

straight (boxing punch)sports

This meaning of "straight" is used in boxing to describe a punch thrown with the lead hand in a straight line.

His straight punch was a powerful blow.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

straight (as opposed to gay)see also ゲイ

This meaning of "straight" is used to describe someone who is heterosexual.

She likes straight men.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

straight (in poker)

This meaning of "straight" in poker refers to a hand where all five cards are in sequential order.

He won by having a straight hand.

Example sentences6 results

That would be twenty-seven words instead of four, and while the bare message of the longer statement would be understood, the persuasive force would be lost.

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Is the club gay or straight?

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