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ほうこう
方向
noun
1. direction; orientation; bearing; way
2. course (e.g. of action)
すじむこ
筋向
う
noun
diagonally opposite  (see also: 筋向かい)
む
向
こう
noun
1. opposite side; other side; opposite direction
2. over there; that way; far away; beyond
むか
向
い
あ
合
う
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be opposite; to face each other
むこうづ
向付
け
noun
1. dish placed on the far side of the serving table (kaiseki cuisine); side dishes at a banquet (e.g. sashimi, salad, vinegared dish; not rice or soup)  (see also: 懐石; food term)
2. resting one's forehead on the chest of one's opponent and grabbing his belt  (sumo term)
ひなた
日向
noun
sunny place; in the sun

The Kanji: 向 (Kō / Mu)

The kanji 向 means "direction," "to face," or "to turn toward." It depicts a window opening, symbolizing orientation and focus.

Common Words & Examples:

  1. 方向 (hōkō) - Direction

    • 方向を間違えた。 (I went in the wrong direction.)

  2. 向かう (mukau) - To face/head toward

    • 東京へ向かう電車。 (A train heading toward Tokyo.)

  3. 傾向 (keikō) - Tendency

    • 物価上昇の傾向がある。 (There's a tendency for prices to rise.)

  4. 向上 (kōjō) - Improvement

    • 技術の向上を目指す。 (Aim for technical improvement.)

In summary, 向 expresses physical direction, orientation, and abstract tendencies, essential for describing movement and development.


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