向 — To Face
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The place you have to face (向) is over there.
To face (向) expressed as a verb.
Making something have to face (向) a certain way is to turn towards it.
To face (向) expressed as a verb.
The direction (方) you have to face (向) is your course or direction.
Frequently Asked Questions About 向 (To Face)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 向 (To Face)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 向 ("To Face", read as こう) is: The terrified koala (こう) at the podium needs to move (む) and to face the crowd... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 向 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 向 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 向 means "To Face". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: む). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 向?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 向 include: 向こう (むこう - over there), 向かう (むかう - to face), 向ける (むける - to turn towards, to point), 向く (むく - to face).
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