How to Say "Go Straight" in Japanese

まっすぐ行く

massugu iku

To go straight in Japanese is expressed as まっすぐ行く (massugu iku).

The phrase is used to describe moving forward in a direct line without turning.

What does it mean word for word?

The word まっすぐ (massugu) means 'straight' or 'directly'.

The phrase まっすぐ行って (massugu itte) is an informal way to say 'go straight'.

massugu iku

While 'straight' in English usually refers to a path, まっすぐ can also describe a person's character. If you say someone is まっすぐな人 (massugu na hito), you are complimenting them for being honest, sincere, and straightforward in their personality.
The word まっすぐ is an onomatopoeic-style word called an 'adverbial noun'. It evokes the feeling of a clean, unbending line rather than just a coordinate direction.
If you are using a GPS or a map in Japan, you might hear the word 直進 (chokushin) instead of まっすぐ (massugu). While まっすぐ is used in daily conversation, 直進 is the formal, technical term used in navigation and driving instructions.

すみません、ここからまっすぐ行くと駅に着きますか？
Excuse me, if I go straight from here, will I reach the station?
あの辺まっすぐ行って、右に曲がってください。
Go straight around there and then turn right, please.
この道をまっすぐ行く。
Kono michi o massugu iku.
Go straight down this road.
駅までまっすぐ行く。
Eki made massugu iku.
Go straight to the station.
角を曲がらずに、まっすぐ行く。
Kado o magarazu ni, massugu iku.
Go straight without turning the corner.

Yui is giving Kenta directions to a nearby cafe.

結衣 Yui

この道をまっすぐ行くんだよ。
Kono michi o massugu iku n da yo.
You just go straight down this road.
健太 Kenta

本当にまっすぐ行くだけでいいの？
Hontou ni massugu iku dake de ii no?
Is it really okay to just go straight?
結衣 Yui

うん、健太君なら大丈夫。
Un, Kenta-kun nara daijoubu.
Yes, you'll be fine, Kenta.
健太 Kenta

わかった、ありがとう。
Wakatta, arigatou.
Got it, thanks.

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