じかに

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

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adverb

directly; in person; firsthand

usually written using kana alone

Describes doing something without an intermediary: touching, meeting, hearing, or experiencing directly. Often used when physical contact or personal presence is involved.

本ほん人にんからじかに話はなしを聞きいた。
I heard the story directly from the person themselves.

手てでじかに触さわって確たしかめてください。

Please check by touching it directly with your hand.