むく

向 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

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

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

  4. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to be suited to, to be fit for

    • 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. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

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

    • 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.