Japanese Conversation · Level 47
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Japanese word
向く
Pronunciation
Romajimuku
Meaning
- verbface
Example
先生の方を向きます。sen sei no hō o mu ki ma su
I face the teacher.
More examples
話している人の方を向いて聞きます。hana shi te i ru hito no hō o mu i te ki ki ma su
I face the person who is speaking and listen.
Core concept
Expresses turning the face or body toward a person, object, or direction.
Common phrases
前を向くmae o mu ku
face forward
横を向くyoko o mu ku
turn sideways
後ろを向くushi ro o mu ku
face backward
Similar words
向かうmukau: To move in the direction of a person, place, or goal.
向けるmukeru: To turn something so that it faces a person, object, or direction.
Definition in Japanese
顔や体が、ある方向や相手の方を向いた状態になる。kao ya karada ga a ru hō kō ya ai te no hō o mu i ta jō tai ni na ru
Word origin
The native Japanese verb 向く (muku) has the continuative form 向き (muki), which is also used as a noun meaning "direction" or "orientation".
Usage tips
- In conversation, 向く (muku) focuses on body orientation, while 見る (miru) focuses on the act of looking at something.
Other meanings
- lookverb
Related words
- 向きmukidirectionnoun