What does 向く mean?
向く is a Japanese verb meaning “to face” in English. It can also be translated as “to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.), to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.), to be suited to” depending on context. It is written as 向く in kanji, むく in hiragana, and muku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私の方を向いてください。
Turn toward me, please.
この生地は洋服をつくるのには向かない。
This material is not suitable for a dress.
足の向くままに歩いた。
We let our legs do the leading.