向むく
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Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
1. to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
2. to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
3. to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
4. to be suited to; to be fit for
5. to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
むく
Used in vocabulary
二に四し六む九く士さむらい
nishimuku samurai (mnemonic for remembering the months with fewer than 31 days)
Expression
Examples54
Turn toward me, please.
He's not cut out for teaching.
I often feel like just going over there.
This material is not suitable for a dress.
We let our legs do the leading.
I felt inadequate to the task.