じかに
Meanings
1
directly; in person; firsthand
usually written using kana alone
Describes doing something without an intermediary: touching, meeting, hearing, or experiencing directly. Often used when physical contact or personal presence is involved.
I heard the story directly from the person themselves.
Please check by touching it directly with your hand.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に直に会うto meet someone in person
I'd like to meet him in person once and talk.
- 〈物〉に直に触れるto touch something directly
Please don't touch that statue directly.
- 〈人〉から直に聞くto hear something firsthand from someone
I heard that story firsthand from the person involved.
- 肌に直に着るto wear (clothing) directly against the skin
This shirt feels good even worn directly against the skin.