The Meaning of chokutsū [直通] In Japanese

直通
ちょくつう
Romaji: chokutsū N4

What does 直通 mean?

Translation and Meaning

direct passage, direct connection, through service

Definition

直通 means a direct connection or service that goes from origin to destination without transfers or intermediate handling, emphasizing seamless, uninterrupted flow.

Type

noun (名詞)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • In transportation, a route or service that does not require transfers, enabling a straight journey
  • In IT and communications, direct routing or data flow without intermediary processing
  • In organizational contexts, direct access to a person or department without going through intermediaries

Composition

  • 直: direct, straight
  • 通: to pass through, to go through
  • Combination yields a direct passage from origin to destination

Usage

Used in formal and everyday contexts to denote directness in routes, lines, and processes, as in signage for direct trains or lines and in corporate or IT settings to indicate a direct contact or connection.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: visualize a straight line (直) that passes through (通) every checkpoint without detours, capturing the idea of a straight-through passage.

Variations

  • Direct service or route — chokutsū
  • 直結 (chokketsu) direct connection
  • 間接 (kansetsu) indirect, as an antonym

Example Phrases

  • この直通電車は乗り換えなしで便利だ
    Kono chokutsū densha wa norikae nashi de benri da
    This direct train is convenient because you don’t have to transfer.
    Lista:
    • この (kono) – this
    • 直通電車 (chokutsū densha) – direct train
    • は (wa) – topic marker
    • 乗り換えなしで (norikae nashi de) – without transfers
    • 便利だ (benri da) – is convenient
    直通 means direct; in this sentence it is part of the compound 「直通電車」 meaning a train that goes directly without transfers.
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