直なおき

noun

straight; upright

Refers to something physically straight or morally upright. Somewhat literary or old-fashioned; in modern casual speech まっすぐ is more common.

• 彼かれは直なおきな性せい格かくで、嘘うそがつけない。

  He has an upright character and cannot tell a lie.

• この道みちは直なおきで、まっすぐに伸のびている。

  This road is straight and extends directly ahead.