Korean Dictionary
How to say "Go Straight" in Korean
“Go Straight” in Korean is 직진 (pronounced "jikjin").
직진
jikjin
Usage & Context
직진 means to go straight and is a basic navigation instruction in Korea. Korean navigation apps use 직진 frequently along with distance information to guide drivers. Road markings indicating 직진 only lanes help Korean drivers navigate complex intersections.
Example Sentence
이 길을 따라 직진하면 역이 보일 거예요.
If you go straight along this road you will see the station.
How to use 직진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Go Straight” is 직진, romanized as jikjin.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 직진.
Pronunciation Guide
"Jik" sounds like "jick" (rhymes with "kick"). "Jin" sounds like "jean" (as in denim jeans).
More Example Sentences
Giving directions to a pedestrian.
이 길로 쭉 직진하면 은행이 나와요.
If you go straight along this road, you'll find the bank.
Following GPS instructions in a car.
내비게이션이 500m 직진 후 우회전하라고 해요.
The navigation system says to go straight for 500m, then turn right.
Using the term metaphorically in a philosophical context.
인생은 때로는 직진만 할 수 없어요.
Life sometimes can't just go straight.
Cultural Context
"직진" is a fundamental instruction in Korean navigation, whether you're walking or driving. Korean navigation apps like KakaoMap or Naver Map frequently use "직진" followed by a distance (e.g., "300미터 직진 후...") to guide users. You'll also see "직진" arrows painted on road lanes, indicating lanes that only allow going straight.
Editorial note
We review entries like 직진 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
직진하세요
Please go straight.
직진 금지
No straight ahead (prohibited).
쭉 직진
go straight ahead (continuously).
Related Expressions
좌회전
jwahoejon
turn left
우회전
uhoejon
turn right
유턴
yuteon
U-turn
앞으로
apeuro
forward, ahead
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