Word Meaning 向く
むく
muku
向く is read as むく (muku) and means to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.).
Meaning
English
- to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
- to be suited to
- to be fit for
- to turn toward
- to look (up, down, etc.)
- to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.)
- to look out on
- to front (on)
Reading
Kana
むく
Romaji
muku
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
3足の向くままに歩いた。
We let our legs do the leading.
北を向くと、東は右側になる。
If you face north, the east is on your right.
私がそこに出向く必要がありますか。
Do I need to go there?