This is the 4920th most frequent Japanese word.
直結
Direct connection.
The word '直結' is used to describe a direct physical connection between two objects.
このパイプは汚水処理場に直結しています。
This pipe is directly connected to the sewage treatment plant.
Here, '直結' is utilized metaphorically to signify a direct relationship or correlation between factors.
業績は社員の努力と直結しています。
Performance is directly linked to the efforts of the employees.
In this context, '直結' is employed figuratively to denote a direct consequence or impact.