Meaning of 向く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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向くJLPT 3
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Kana Readingむく
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Romajimuku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ku` ending
- Meaning
- to face
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to turn toward
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be suited to; to be fit for
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Example Sentences
向く, むく used in context
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In my opinion he is not fit for the work.
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If you face north, the east is on your right.
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She is made to be an editor.
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I think she will do for a teacher.
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She's looking the other way.
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She isn't cut out for teaching.
Verb Conjugations
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Kanji found in this word
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
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