Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Dictionary Blog

Meaning of 向き合う(むきあう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

向き合う
Kana Reading
むきあう
Romaji
mukiau
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `u` ending, intransitive verb
    Meaning
    to be opposite; to face each other

Example Sentences

向き合う, むきあう used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
向き合う
Plain Polite
向き合います
Negative
向き合わない
Negative Polite
向き合いません

Past

Plain
向き合った
Plain Polite
向き合いました
Negative
向き合わなかった
Negative Polite
向き合いませんでした

Te

Plain
向き合って
Plain Polite
向き合いまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
向き合われる
Plain Polite
向き合われます
Negative
向き合われない
Negative Polite
向き合われません

Popular Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 3

yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach

On: コウ

Kun: む.く, む.い, -む.き, む.ける, -む.け, む.かう, む.かい, む.こう, む.こう-, むこ, むか.い

6 strokes

Learn more
JLPT 4

fit, suit, join, 0.1

On: ゴウ, ガッ, カッ

Kun: あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる

6 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Earn with Nihongo Master

Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.

Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.

  • 30% lifetime recurring commission
  • 60-day referral cookie
  • No approval needed — start right away
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
Learn More About the Program