297.向


1. Meaning and Reading

  • facing, direction, toward
  • Onyomi : こう
  • Kunyomi :

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 冂 : house
  • 口 : window

A house (冂) with a window (口) facing south — symbolizing ‘direction’ or ‘to face toward’.

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3. Example Words

向く むく
to face

The window faces south.

方向 ほうこう
direction

Check the direction on a map.