直【なお】
Frequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346. (for form なお: 2,319.)
- straightarchaismsee also 真直【まなお】 and 直直【なおなお】
- ordinary; common
- doing nothing
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
Forms
- 直【なお】Frequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346.
- なおFrequency rank: 2,319.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- straight
- ordinary; common
- doing nothing
This meaning refers to something that is not bent or curved. It can also imply honesty or straightforwardness in a metaphorical sense.
This meaning indicates something that is typical or average, lacking any special or unique characteristics.
She was wearing ordinary clothes.
This meaning implies inactivity or a lack of engagement in any specific activity.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
6 results
The English ambassador demanded to meet with the President directly.