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homonym Comparative
まっすぐ
VS
真っ直ぐ

Differences Between "まっすぐ" and "真っ直ぐ"

Option A
まっすぐ
Meaning
straight, direct
Reading
まっすぐ (massugu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
ここをまっすぐ行ってください。
Please go straight here.
Option B
真っ直ぐ
Meaning
straight; direct
Reading
まっすぐ (massugu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
道を真っ直ぐ行ってください。
Please go straight down the road.

Which one to use?

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Which word fits this context: "(straight, direct)"?
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使い分け解説:
- まっすぐ: An adverb used to describe something going in a straight line or directly, without turning. Often used for directions. (曲がらずにまっすぐに進むことや、直接的な状態を表す副詞です。道案内の際によく使われます。)
- 真っ直ぐ: 形容動詞または副詞として使われます。道が「まっすぐ」であることや、物を「まっすぐ」置くことなどに使います。
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