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Definition and Synonyms for 向く
| 1. | 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 | |
| 2. | 向ける | （何か）を特定のゴールの方へ進めさせることを狙いとする |
| Target | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | |
| Synonyms: | めがける, 向く, 向ける | |
| 3. | 向ける | 何かをさし示したり、どこかへ行かせる（打撃、兵器、カメラの道具など） |
| Direct | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向ける, 狙う | |
| 4. | 差し付ける | 使用のためにある位置に直接なる |
| Charge | direct into a position for use | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向ける, 差し付ける | |
| 5. | 向く | 直面するよう向きを変える |
| Face | turn so as to face | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向かう | |
| 6. | 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 | |
| 7. | 向ける | 特定の人々のために明確に製品、行事、または活動を立案する |
| Calculate | specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向ける | |
| 8. | 送り込む | 示された目標に向けて送り出す |
| Send Off | send away towards a designated goal | |
| Synonyms: | やる, つかわす, 仕向ける, 出す, 向く, 向ける, 差し出す, 差し立てる, 差遣, 差し遣わす, 派出, 派遣, 発送, 積み出す, 送る, 送り出す, 送り込む, 送達 | |
| 9. | 向く | しばしばもう一つの起点に関連し、ある方向へ向く |
| Face | be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向かう, 面する | |
| 10. | 向ける | 示させる |
| Orient | cause to point | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向ける | |
| 11. | 向く | ある方角へ向けられた |
| Overlook | be oriented in a certain direction | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 面する | |
| 12. | 向く | 顔を特定方向に向ける |
| Face | turn the face in a certain direction | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向かう | |
| 13. | 向く | に反対する |
| Face | be opposite to | |
| Synonyms: | 向く, 向かう, 面する |
Meanings for each kanji in 向く
| 向 | yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach | Kanji Details » |
Categories 向く is a member of
| 1. | 企てる | 設計するか、予定する |
| Designate | design or destine | |
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| 2. | 向ける | 何かをさし示したり、どこかへ行かせる（打撃、兵器、カメラの道具など） |
| Direct | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | |
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| 3. | 向き直る | 抽象的な意味でも、方角または方向を変える |
| Turn | change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense | |
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| 4. | 運輸 | 営利目的で輸送する |
| Send | transport commercially | |
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| 5. | 御座る | どこかにある、あるいは位置する |
| Lie | be located or situated somewhere | |
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| 6. | 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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| 7. | 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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| 8. | 適当な場所、州または関係におく | |
| Position | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation | |
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Conjugations for 向く
Plain Form
Polite Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukimasendeshita
Tai Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukitakunakatta
Imperative Plain Form
Imperative Polite Form
Provisional Form
Present Indicative Negative Colloquial Form
[む
mukanakya
Conditional Form
Alternative Form
Potential Plain Form
Potential Polite Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukemasendeshita
Passive Plain Form
Passive Polite Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukaremasendeshita
Causative Plain Form
Causative Polite Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukasemasendeshita
Causative Passive Plain Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukasarenakatta
Causative Passive Polite Form
Past Indicative Negative Form
[む
mukasaremasendeshita
Colloquial Form
Formal Form
Classical Form (nu)
Classical Form (zaru)
Sample Sentences for 向く
河合という友人の家へ行った時、ピストルを河合が放った。装弾していないつもりで、口を私の方へ向けていたが、入っていて、私の耳とすれすれに、うしろの押入れへぶち込んだ。
Once, when I went to my friend Kawai's house, he fired a pistol. He thought it was not loaded and pointed it at my mouth, but it was and the bullet grazed my ear before hitting the closet.
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