向ける
むける
mukeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
向ける (むける (mukeru)) means "to turn (towards)". The reading is むける (mukeru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to turn (towards)
Also : to aim · to point · to direct to · to face
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Example Sentences
カメラを被写体に向けました。
かめらをひしゃたいにむけました。
I aimed the camera at the subject.
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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