(á, ㄚˊ) an interjection; to express doubt or to question; to show realization; to stress [CE-DICT]
(ǎ, ㄚˇ) (interj. for surprise) [CE-DICT]
(à, ㄚˋ) oh (interjection) [CE-DICT]
(a, ㄚ˙) (a modal particle showing affirmation, approval, or consent) [CE-DICT]
直
(じか) (n-pref,adj-no,n) (See 直に・じかに) direct [EDICT]
(じき) (adj-na,adv,n) (1) soon; in a moment; before long; shortly; (2) nearby; close; (adj-no,n) (3) direct; (4) (See 直取引) spot transaction; cash transaction; (P) [EDICT]
(ただ) (adj-na,n,adv) (arch) straight; direct [EDICT]
(ちょく) (adj-na,adv,n) (1) direct; in person; frankness; honesty; simplicity; cheerfulness; correctness; being straight; (2) (See 当直) night duty; shift (e.g. in a factory); (P) [EDICT]