Korean Dictionary
How to say "Straight Line" in Korean
“Straight Line” in Korean is 직선 (pronounced "Jikseon").
직선
Jikseon
Usage & Context
Jikseon is the Korean word for straight line. Straight lines are fundamental in Korean design and architecture. They represent order and direction.
Example Sentence
직선이 깔끔해요.
The straight line is clean.
How to use 직선 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Straight Line” is 직선, romanized as Jikseon.
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 직선.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Jik' (직), sounds like 'jick' in 'kick' but with a 'j' sound. The second syllable, 'seon' (선), rhymes with 'sun' but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel, similar to 'saw-n'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions to someone.
이 길은 직선으로 쭉 가면 돼요.
You can just go straight down this road.
Discussing interior design choices.
디자인에 직선을 많이 사용해서 모던한 느낌을 줬어요.
They used a lot of straight lines in the design to give it a modern feel.
Talking about a child's drawing skills.
아이가 직선을 잘 못 그려서 연습 중이에요.
My child can't draw straight lines well, so they're practicing.
Cultural Context
In traditional Korean art and architecture, while curves are prominent (e.g., hanok roofs), straight lines are also crucial for balance and structure, representing stability and order. Modern Korean design often embraces clean, minimalist aesthetics, making '직선' a key element. Think of the sleek lines in contemporary Seoul buildings or the precise choreography in K-pop performances.
Editorial note
We review entries like 직선 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
직선으로 가다
to go straight
직선 거리
as the crow flies, straight-line distance
직선 도로
straight road
Related Expressions
곡선
gokseon
curved line (antonym)
곧은 선
godeun seon
straight line (descriptive, similar meaning)
직진
jikjin
going straight (related action)
수평선
supyeongseon
horizontal line (related concept, often straight)
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