direction (A2)

カタカナ: ダイレクション

IPA: /dɪˈrekʃən/

Definition

The way something moves or faces: 'Which direction did she go?' Also in the plural, 'directions' means step-by-step instructions to reach a place: 'Can you give me directions to the station?' The plural form is key for navigation.

意味: 何かが動く・向く方向：'Which direction did she go?'（彼女はどっちの方向に行ったの？）。また複数形'directions'は場所への道案内・指示：'Can you give me directions to the station?'（駅への行き方を教えてもらえますか？）。ナビゲーションでは複数形が大切です。

Examples / 例文

• 駅への行き方を教えてもらえますか？ — Can you give me directions to the station?

• どっちの方向に歩けばいいですか？ — Which direction should I walk?

• その指示通りにやれば大丈夫です。 — Follow the directions and you'll be fine.

Direction の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Direction:

• 方向
• 方面
• 指示
• 道案内

How to Use Direction

give [someone] directions (collocation)

To tell someone how to reach a place — "She gave me detailed directions."

in the direction of (prepositional phrase)

Toward a place or person — "He walked in the direction of the exit."

See "Direction" in the English dictionary

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