JLPT N4 · More verbs

直す

なおす

to fix; to correct

Stroke order of 直す

2 characters, 10 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

直 · 8 strokesす · 2 strokes

Memory trick

Ten (十) eyes (目) look straight to correct an error.

Parts: 直 straight/fix + す kana

The characters in 直す

すす — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

間違いを直してください。

まちがいをなおしてください。

Please correct the mistake.

Words with 直

正直honest 素直honest; obedient 直径diameter 直線straight line 直接directly

More words: More verbs

調べるto look up; to investigate 頑張るto do one's best 祈るto pray 見つけるto find 見つかるto be found 決まるto be decided 変わるto change 続くto continue 増えるto increase 減るto decrease 似合うto suit 慌てるto panic 動かすto move (something)

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