Vocabulary
What does 向く (むく, muku) mean?
向く (むく, muku) means to face, to turn toward; to be suited to.
| Reading | むく |
|---|---|
| Romaji | muku |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
向くむく
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmuku
to face, to turn toward; to be suited to
- 1godan verb · transitive · intransitive to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
- 2godan verb · transitive · intransitive to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
- 3godan verb · transitive · intransitive to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
- 4godan verb · intransitive to be suited to; to be fit for
- 5godan verb · intransitive to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)
Example sentences
こちらを向いてください。
Please face this way.
この仕事は私に向いている。
This job suits me.