向ける
むける
mukeru
VocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3

Meaning

to turn towards

to point

Signification

tourner vers

point

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 向ける (むける) means 'to turn towards'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to turn towards.

Example Sentences

カメラを被写体に向けた。

かめらをひしゃたいにむけた。

I turned the camera toward the subject.

J'ai tourné la caméra vers le sujet.

関心を環境問題に向けた。

かんしんをかんきょうもんだいにむけた。

I directed my interest toward environmental issues.

J'ai dirigé mon intérêt vers les problèmes environnementaux.

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