NichiDict

直る

N4
なおる
[naoru]
Illustration for 直る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to get mended; to be repaired; to be fixed

2.GodanIntransitive

to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be restored; to improve; to rally; to come right

3.GodanIntransitive

to be corrected; to get put right; to be rectified

4.GodanIntransitive

to come right; to cure (itself); to get cured

5.GodanIntransitive

to sit properly

6.GodanIntransitive

to be promoted; to rise

Less common meanings (1)
7.GodanIntransitiveDated

to have one's crimes forgiven

Examples

壊れた時計が直りました

The broken clock was fixed.

間違いが直って安心しました。

I was relieved that the mistake was corrected.

風邪がすぐに直ってよかったです。

I'm glad my cold was cured quickly.