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向く

むく

Readings

むく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vt, vito turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
  2. 2.
    v5k, vt, vito face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
  3. 3.
    v5k, vt, vito point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
  4. 4.
    v5k, vito be suited to; to be fit for
  5. 5.
    v5k, vito go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)

Kanji breakdown

向
N46 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

私の方を向いてください。

Turn toward me, please.

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.

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向くむく

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

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