How do you say "Go straight." in Japanese?

"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 "Go straight." in English. Usage tip: Direction + [行ってください] = “Please go…” So [まっすぐ行ってください] = “Go straight.”

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How to Say ‘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-sigh]

💬 Usage Tip: Direction + [行ってください] = “Please go…” So [まっすぐ行ってください] = “Go straight.”

🇯🇵 In Japan: People may say this even if there’s a slight curve—listen for the next landmark like [信号] (traffic light).

Phrase Breakdown

まっすぐ

massugu

[mahs-soo-goo]

straight (ahead)

まっすぐ tells the direction “straight.” Often paired with 行ってください for clear guidance.

Example

この道をまっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight down this road.

行って

itsu te

go (and…) / going (te-form)

Te-form of 行く (to go). With ください it becomes a polite request: “please go.”

Example

中に入って、座ってください。

Please come in and sit down.

Words in this phrase

行っ

itsu

[eet]

go (and...)

行っ is part of 行って (“go”), used here to give an instruction.

Example

まっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight.

て

[teh]

-te (linking/request form)

て completes 行って. 行ってください is a standard polite instruction.

Example

まっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight.

ください

kudasai

[koo-dah-sigh]

please (do)

ください makes the instruction polite: “please go.” Used when speaking to customers/strangers.

Example

まっすぐ行ってください。

Please go straight.

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