How to Say ‘Go straight’ in Japanese
まっすぐ行って
まっすぐいって
💬 Usage Tip: A straightforward phrase to keep moving forward.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Street grid patterns in Japan make it easy to follow instructions like [まっすぐ行って].
Phrase Breakdown
まっすぐまっすぐ
straight
An adverb indicating a direction without deviation.
まっすぐ歩く。
Walk straight.
行っていって
go
An imperative form of the verb 'go'.
公園に行ってください。
Please go to the park.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
まっすぐまっすぐ
[massugu]
straight
Direction in a straight line, often used in giving directions.
まっすぐ行って、信号を渡ります。
Go straight and cross at the traffic light.
行っいっ
[itsu]
go (te-form)
The te-form of 'go', combines with other phrases.
まっすぐ行って、その先に見えます。
Go straight; it's visible ahead.
てて
[te]
and/then
Used for connecting actions or steps.
まっすぐ行って、右に曲がってください。
Go straight, then turn right.
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