Dictionary — Entry No. 1097
직진
jikjin · noun
직진
jikjin
[jik-jin]
nounbeginner
Meaning
To go straight or move directly forward without turning. Commonly used in navigation and directions, and metaphorically for living a straightforward life without deception.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Used in K-dramas when characters give directions or discuss living honestly. BTS often discusses 직진 in the sense of pushing forward directly toward goals. NewJeans’ music videos feature choreography emphasizing straight, forward movements.
Example Sentences
이 길을 계속 직진하세요
I gireul gyesok jikjin-ha-sae-yo
Continue straight ahead on this road — polite direction instruction
직진해서 신호등에 우회전하세요
Jikjin-hae-suh sinho-deung-e u-hoe-jeon-ha-sae-yo
Go straight and turn right at the traffic light — precise navigation
그는 항상 직진으로 살아요
Geu-neun hang-sang jikjin-eu-ro sara-yo
He always lives straightforwardly — metaphorical honesty
⚠️ Don’t use jikjin when…
직진 is a noun/verb—don’t use it as an adjective without proper conjugation. 직진 doesn’t mean ‘honest’ directly; it’s metaphorical when describing honest living.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — characters use direction words like 직진 when navigating between locations.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Hype Boy’ emphasizes forward momentum in choreography and lyrics.
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