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wind direction
situation; way things are going
mood; temper
風向きが急に変わった。
The wind direction suddenly changed.
政治の風向きが変わりつつある。
The political winds are starting to shift.
消防士は風向きを確認し、避難経路を決めた。
Firefighters checked the wind direction and decided on the evacuation route.