Archaic word for straightness in direction or posture. Modern Japanese uses 真っ直ぐ (まっすぐ) instead.
See also: まっすぐ
An old map says, 'Go straight north.'
straightforward; honest; frank
Archaic use for a person's character. Now expressed with 真っ直ぐ (まっすぐ) or 率直 (そっちょく).
See also: まっすぐ
He has a straightforward character and never lies.
Standard kanji spelling for this archaic word.
Variant spelling using kana for the second character.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely encountered.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'straight'.