Korean Dictionary
How to say "Straight ahead" in Korean
“Straight ahead” in Korean is 직진 (pronounced "Jikjin").
직진
Jikjin
Usage & Context
A direction term for navigation. 직진하세요 (please go straight). When receiving directions, you'll commonly hear 직진, 오른쪽 (right), and 왼쪽 (left). Korean GPS navigation frequently uses these directional terms along with landmark references.
Example Sentence
저 사거리에서 직진하면 은행이 보일 거예요.
If you go straight at that intersection, you'll see a bank.
How to use 직진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Straight ahead” is 직진, romanized as Jikjin.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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
"Jikjin" sounds like "JIK-jin." The first syllable, "Jik," is like "jig" but with a slightly sharper 'j' sound and a short 'i'. The second syllable, "jin," is like "jean" but with a short 'i' sound. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Giving clear directions to a tourist or new resident.
여기서 직진하면 지하철역이 나와요.
If you go straight ahead from here, you'll find the subway station.
Providing detailed driving or walking directions.
계속 직진하다가 큰 사거리에서 우회전하세요.
Keep going straight, then turn right at the big intersection.
Referring to a road sign while navigating.
표지판에 '직진'이라고 쓰여 있었어요.
The sign said 'Straight ahead'.
Cultural Context
"직진" is a fundamental directional term you'll hear constantly when navigating in Korea, whether from a GPS, a local, or road signs. It's often paired with "오른쪽" (right) and "왼쪽" (left). Understanding these basic terms is crucial for getting around, especially with Korea's sometimes complex street layouts and address systems, where landmarks are often used in conjunction with directions.
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.
계속 직진.
Keep going straight.
이 길로 직진하면 돼요?
Should I go straight on this road?
Related Expressions
오른쪽
Oreunjjok
Right side
왼쪽
Oenjjok
Left side
돌아가다
Doragada
To go back, to turn around
횡단보도
Hoengdanbodo
Crosswalk
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