Lingaku向く【むく】
Frequency rank: 1,378.
- to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
- to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
- to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
- to be suited to; to be fit for
- to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb; intransitive verb
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- 向く【むく】Frequency rank: 1,378.
- むくFrequency rank: 25,395. – 25,546.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
- to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
- to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
- to be suited to; to be fit for
- to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)
This meaning describes the physical action of turning or directing one's awareness or body in a specific direction.
This meaning is used when discussing the orientation of objects, particularly buildings or structures, indicating which direction they face or overlook.
The window looks out onto the park.
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.
This meaning implies a compatibility or appropriateness for a particular situation, purpose, or person.
This meaning reflects an inclination or tendency toward a certain direction, interest, or emotional stance.
Generated collocations (experimental)
むく向くきごう(むくきごう)to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)むく向くほうこう方向direction one is facingひがし東をむく向くto face eastかお顔をむける向けるto turn one's faceきもち気持ちをむける向けるto direct one's feelingsむきあう向き合うto face each otherまど窓がみなみ南をむく向くthe window faces southたいしょう対象にむく向くto turn towards the targetきょうみ興味がむく向くto have an interest inこころ心がむく向くto feel inclined towardsみ見かた方をむける向けるto change one's perspective
Example sentences
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You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?
She was such a beautiful girl that everybody turned to look at her as she passed.