に向けて・に向けた (ni kete ni keta)

In the direction of; aimed at; with a target in mind; in order to achieve

Meaning & usage

に向けて attaches to a noun and expresses movement or effort directed toward a destination, goal, or point in time, as in heading for New York or preparing for a voyage. The past form に向けた works like an adjective before a noun. It is neutral in register and common in both speech and writing.

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