How to Say ‘Straight ahead’ in Japanese
まっすぐ進んで
まっすぐすすんで
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'advance straight' with [進] meaning 'advance'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Directional phrases like this are helpful when navigating city grids.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
まっすぐまっすぐ
[massugu]
Straight
To proceed in a straight line without deviation.
この道をまっすぐ進んでください。
Please go straight on this road.
進んすすん
[susun]
Move forward
To proceed or advance in a particular direction.
橋を渡ってからまっすぐ進んでください。
After crossing the bridge, please proceed straight.
でで
[de]
Conjunctive particle
A particle used to indicate continuation or sequence.
ここまっすぐ進んでから左折してください。
Go straight here and then turn left.
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