How do you say "Please go straight." in Japanese?

"Please go straight." in Japanese is "まっすぐ行ってください。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "まっすぐ行ってください。" mean in English?

"まっすぐ行ってください。" means "Please go straight." in English. Usage tip: Classic direction phrase. You can add distance: [まっすぐ行って、二つ目の信号まで。]

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How to Say ‘Please go straight.’ in Japanese

まっすぐ行ってください。

massugu itsu te kudasai

[mahs-soo-goo eet teh koo-dah-sai]

💬 Usage Tip: Classic direction phrase. You can add distance: [まっすぐ行って、二つ目の信号まで。]

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese directions often reference signals, convenience stores, and big buildings instead of street names.

Phrase Breakdown

まっすぐ

massugu

[mahs-soo-goo]

straight (ahead)

Direction adverb meaning “straight.” Sets up what you should do next.

Example

まっすぐ行ってください、地下鉄の駅はその先です。

Please go straight; the subway station is ahead.

行ってください

itsu te kudasai

please go; please proceed

Polite request form: V-て + ください. 行って is the te-form of 行く (to go). Used for instructions.

Example

あそこまで行ってください。

Please go to over there.

Words in this phrase

行っ

itsu

[eet]

go (te-form, clipped)

行っ is the start of 行ってください. With てください, it becomes a polite instruction.

Example

行ってください、あの角まで。

Please go as far as that corner.

て

[teh]

te-form connector

Makes the te-form (行って) which is required before ください.

Example

まっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight.

ください

kudasai

[koo-dah-sai]

please

Polite request word used after a te-form verb. Softens instructions when helping someone.

Example

地下鉄の駅までまっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight to the subway station.

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