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向く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 向く

向く
むく
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #811
1

Transitive verb

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)

Examples
私の方を向いてください。
Turn toward me, please.
2

Transitive verb

to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)

3

Transitive verb

to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)

4

to be suited to; to be fit for

Examples
この生地は洋服をつくるのには向かない。
This material is not suitable for a dress.
彼は先生に向いてない。
He's not cut out for teaching.
5

to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)

Examples
足の向くままに歩いた。
We let our legs do the leading.
ついそちらに足が向いてしまう。
I often feel like just going over there.

Kanji in this Word

向
6 strokes
Frequency: 182
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

yonder
facing
beyond
confront
defy
tend toward
approach

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
む.く
む.い
-む.き
む.ける
-む.け
む.かう
む.かい
む.こう
む.こう-
むこ
むか.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こお
た
な
むか
むかい
むこう
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