向く

むく

to turn toward, to look (up, down, etc.)

JLPT N3

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
muku

Example Sentences

話すときは相手の方を向きなさい。

When speaking, face toward the other person.

恥ずかしくて下を向いたまま話せなかった。

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't speak while looking down.

地図を見るときは、北を向いて立つのが基本です。

When looking at a map, the basic rule is to stand facing north.