向く
むく
muku
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
向く (むく (muku)) means "to face". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to face
Also : to turn toward · to be suited to · to be fit for
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Example Sentences
窓の方を向いて座った。
まどのほうをむいてすわった。
I sat facing toward the window.
北に向いている。
きたにむいている。
It faces north.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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