Home/Vocab Vault/向く向く向くむくto turn towardN3Godan VerbFreq. #10000Meanings1to turn toward2to look (up, down, etc.)3to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.)4to look out on5to front (on)6to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)7to be suited to8to be fit for9to go towards10to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.)11to be inclined (to do)ConjugationsFormJapanesePolite (ます)むきますて-formむいてPast (casual)むいたPast (polite)むきましたNegative (casual)むかないNegative (polite)むきませんShow all 12 formsRelated WordsSame Kanji動向どうこうtrend日向ひなたsunny place方向ほうこうdirection意向いこうintention傾向けいこうtendencyLearn MoreGrammar〜てte-form (connecting)〜ますpolite verb ending〜でしたwas (polite past)〜ができますcan do ~受身形passive (be done to)Practice 向く in JIVXReinforce this word with AI-graded sentence practice and spaced repetition.Start Practicing Free