向く | Japanese meaning

向く【むく】

Frequency rank: 1,378.

Alsoむく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb; intransitive verb

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

This meaning describes the physical action of turning or directing one's awareness or body in a specific direction.

He turned his gaze toward the sky to look at the stars.

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

This meaning is used when discussing the orientation of objects, particularly buildings or structures, indicating which direction they face or overlook.

This house faces south.

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

This meaning refers to the directional indication given by indicators like arrows or needles, primarily used in navigation or aiming.

The arrow is pointing at the target.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to be suited to; to be fit for

This meaning implies a compatibility or appropriateness for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

This job is suited for him.

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

This meaning reflects an inclination or tendency toward a certain direction, interest, or emotional stance.

He is inclined towards music.

Example sentences114 results

I am not an artist. I never had the knack for it.

Tatoeba

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

向く【むく】

Frequency rank: 1,378.

Alsoむく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb; intransitive verb

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

This meaning describes the physical action of turning or directing one's awareness or body in a specific direction.

He turned his gaze toward the sky to look at the stars.

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

This meaning is used when discussing the orientation of objects, particularly buildings or structures, indicating which direction they face or overlook.

This house faces south.

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

This meaning refers to the directional indication given by indicators like arrows or needles, primarily used in navigation or aiming.

The arrow is pointing at the target.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to be suited to; to be fit for

This meaning implies a compatibility or appropriateness for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

This job is suited for him.

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

This meaning reflects an inclination or tendency toward a certain direction, interest, or emotional stance.

He is inclined towards music.

Example sentences114 results

I am not an artist. I never had the knack for it.

Tatoeba

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

向

N33

意yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach

訓む.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

音コウ

名こお、た、な、むか、むかい、むこう

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向く【むく】

Frequency rank: 1,378.

Alsoむく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb; intransitive verb

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

This meaning describes the physical action of turning or directing one's awareness or body in a specific direction.

He turned his gaze toward the sky to look at the stars.

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

This meaning is used when discussing the orientation of objects, particularly buildings or structures, indicating which direction they face or overlook.

This house faces south.

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

This meaning refers to the directional indication given by indicators like arrows or needles, primarily used in navigation or aiming.

The arrow is pointing at the target.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to be suited to; to be fit for

This meaning implies a compatibility or appropriateness for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

This job is suited for him.

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

This meaning reflects an inclination or tendency toward a certain direction, interest, or emotional stance.

He is inclined towards music.

Example sentences114 results

I am not an artist. I never had the knack for it.

Tatoeba

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

向く【むく】

Frequency rank: 1,378.

Alsoむく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb; intransitive verb

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

This meaning describes the physical action of turning or directing one's awareness or body in a specific direction.

He turned his gaze toward the sky to look at the stars.

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

This meaning is used when discussing the orientation of objects, particularly buildings or structures, indicating which direction they face or overlook.

This house faces south.

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

This meaning refers to the directional indication given by indicators like arrows or needles, primarily used in navigation or aiming.

The arrow is pointing at the target.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to be suited to; to be fit for

This meaning implies a compatibility or appropriateness for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

This job is suited for him.

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

This meaning reflects an inclination or tendency toward a certain direction, interest, or emotional stance.

He is inclined towards music.

Example sentences114 results

I am not an artist. I never had the knack for it.

Tatoeba

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

向

N33

意yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach

訓む.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

音コウ

名こお、た、な、むか、むかい、むこう

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