No. 2,710 in Japanese
直
"直" means "straight," "direct," or "honest."
In a sentence
問題を直す必要があります。
It is necessary to correct the problem.
直 here is used as a verb, '直す,' meaning 'to correct.'
彼の言葉は心に直に響きました。
His words directly resonated with the heart.
直 is used as an adverb '直に,' meaning 'directly.'
その部品は専門店で直る可能性があります。
That part may be repairable at a specialty store.
直 is used as a verb, '直る,' meaning 'to be repaired.'
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