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What does 直 (じき, jiki) mean?

直 (じき, jiki) means soon, shortly.

Quick facts
Readingじき
Romajijiki
Part of speechna-adjective, adverb, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
じき
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjiki

soon, shortly

  1. 1na-adjective · adverb · noun soon; in a moment; before long
  2. 2na-adjective · adverb · noun nearby; close
  3. 3no-adjective · noun direct
  4. 4no-adjective · noun spot transaction; cash transaction

Example sentences

  • Spring will be here before long, won't it.

  • My father should be home soon.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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