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Definition and Synonyms for 向き
| 1. | 向き | それにそって発達する傾向を持った一般的な道筋 |
| Direction | a general course along which something has a tendency to develop | |
| Synonyms: | 向き, 向く, 方向, 方角, 方針, 方面 | |
| 2. | 向き | それが指すか、動く何かに沿う方向の空間的関係 |
| Direction | the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves | |
| Synonyms: | 向き, 向く, 方, 方, 方, 方位, 方向, 方角, 様, 辺, 針路 |
Meanings for each kanji in 向き
| » | 向 | yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach |
Categories 向き is a member of
| 1. | 場所 | 何かが存在する場所またはやり方の空間的特性 |
| Position | the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated | |
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| 2. | 性質 | 特にある選択肢を他の選択肢より好むという精神的な意向 |
| Inclination | an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others | |
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Sample Sentences for 向き
テニスやピンポンのバックハンドでは手は球を打つ際逆向きになる。
In tennis and ping-pong backhand the hand is turned backwards in making the stroke.
彼らは他のところへ水を供給するために川の流れの向きを変えた。
They diverted the river to supply water somewhere else.
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