also: まなお
straightness; directness
Refers to the quality of being straight, direct, or upright, both physically and metaphorically. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
His straightforward character earns trust.
The straightness of this road can be confirmed on the map.
Standard kanji form for the reading しんちょく.
Rare reading; the same kanji form can also be read まなお, but this is uncommon.
Compound of 真 (true) and 直 (straight). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of 'true straightness'.