Japanese word

動向

Pronunciation

Romajidōkō

Meaning

  • noundevelopments

Example

交渉の動向を見守ります。kō shō no dō kō o mi mamo ri ma su

We watch the developments in the talks.

Illustration for 動向 (developments)

More examples

市場の動向を毎週確認しています。shi jō no dō kō o mai shū kaku nin shi te i ma su

We check market developments every week.

Core concept

Describes the way a situation is changing and the broader direction that change appears to take.

Common phrases

  • 動向を追うdō kō o o u

    track developments

  • 動向を探るdō kō o sagu ru

    gauge developments

  • 動向を注視するdō kō o chū shi su ru

    closely monitor developments

Similar words

推移suii: The way a situation changes over a period of time.
成り行きnariyuki: The course that events take as a situation develops.
趨勢sūsei: The general direction in which a situation is developing.

Definition in Japanese

物事が変化していく流れや、その先に向かう傾向。mono goto ga hen ka shi te i ku naga re ya so no saki ni mu ka u kei kō

Word origin

動 (dō, "movement") and 向 (kō, "direction") combine to form 動向 (dōkō), meaning the direction in which a situation moves.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news and business writing, 動向 (dōkō) often describes an unfolding situation such as an election, market, or negotiation rather than a person's simple preference.

Other meanings

  • trendnoun
  • movementnoun
  • tendencynoun

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