Japanese word

もろに

Pronunciation

Romajimoroni

Meaning

  • adverbdirectly

Example

強い風がもろに顔に当たります。tsuyo i kaze ga mo ro ni kao ni a ta ri ma su

The strong wind hits my face directly.

Illustration for もろに (directly)

More examples

日差しをもろに受けると、肌がすぐに赤くなります。hi za shi o mo ro ni u ke ru to hada ga su gu ni aka ku na ri ma su

When you are directly exposed to sunlight, your skin quickly turns red.

Core concept

もろに (moroni) presents something as hitting or affecting its target squarely, with no protection or detour.

Common phrases

  • もろに影響を受けるmo ro ni ei kyō o u ke ru

    be directly affected

  • もろに被るmo ro ni kabu ru

    bear the full brunt

  • もろに当たるmo ro ni a ta ru

    hit squarely

Similar words

まともにmatomoni: In a way that faces something directly and receives its full force.
直接chokusetsu: In a way that involves no intermediary, detour, or intermediate step.
じかにjikani: Through direct contact or personal experience, without an intermediary.

Definition in Japanese

力や作用をまともに受けるさま。chikara ya sa yō o ma to mo ni u ke ru sa ma

Word origin

もろに (moroni) is traditionally analyzed as もろ (moro, "whole") plus に (ni), a form that conveys being affected fully and directly.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the neutral word 直接的に (chokusetsuteki ni), もろに (moroni) often suggests that an effect is unpleasant or difficult to avoid.

Other meanings

  • squarelyadverb

Opposites

  • 間接的にkansetsutekiniindirectlyadverb

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