向き (muki)
direction, situation, exposure, aspect, suitability
- JLPT N1
- noun
- Pitch 1
- #4023 most frequent
Meaning
向き (むき, muki) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “direction, situation, exposure, aspect, suitability”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
花瓶の 向きを 変えたの。
I turned the vase around.
俺は裏向きがいいと思う。
I prefer it hanging under the roll.
カードをよくまぜ、裏向きに配ります。
Mix the cards well, and deal them face down.
雑誌は表紙を表向きにしてしまってね。
Place the magazines so that the covers are visible.
彼氏が裏向き派と知った彼女の思いは想像もつかない。
I cannot even begin to imagine what she felt when she found out that her boyfriend was an 'under the roll' type.
トイレットペーパのセット方向はどっちがいいと思う?表向き?それとも裏向き?
How do you prefer your toilet paper? Hanging over the roll or under it?
横向きに 寝る。
I lie on my side.
私は前向きです。
I'm a positive thinker.
景気は 上向きだ。
The economy is picking up.
風向きが 変わった
The wind changed direction.
前向きに対応します。
To respond positively.
彼女は前向きで力強い。
She is positive and strong.