NichiDict

向く

N3
むく
[muku]
Illustration for 向く

Meanings

1.GodanTransitiveIntransitive

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

2.GodanTransitiveIntransitive

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

3.GodanTransitiveIntransitive

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

4.GodanIntransitive

to be suited to; to be fit for

5.GodanIntransitive

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

Examples

名前を呼ばれて彼は突然後ろを向いた

He suddenly turned around.

この仕事は君に向いていると思う。

I think this job suits you.

向きの部屋は日当たりが良くて冬でも暖かく過ごせる。

A south-facing room gets good sunlight and stays warm even in winter.