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むく
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, く, transitive)
1. to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)
2. to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to front (on)
3. to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
Verb (5-dan, く, intransitive)
4. to be suited to; to be fit for
5. to go towards; to turn to (of one's interests, feelings, etc.); to be inclined (to do)
Alt. forms
向むく
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むく
Pitch accent
む
く
Conjugations...
Used in vocabulary (17 in total)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
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Examples (19 in total)
Turn to the right.
Turn to the left.
Tom is not cut out to be a teacher.
I'm not fit for physical labor.
Luck turned in my favor.
John has a natural bent for tennis.
He has a natural bent for music.
Tom is fit to become a businessman.
I don't think he is fit for the job.
Autumn is suitable for study, compared with spring.
Smile at the camera, please!
All the arguments pointed in the same direction.
I don't think I'm cut out for city life.
If you face north, the east is on your right.
I don't think John is suited for the job.
In my opinion he is not fit for the work.
These clothes are not appropriate for a cold winter day.
I'm just not cut out for this kind of work.
Beth is unqualified for such a responsible post.