No. 1,799 in Japanese
向かう
"向かう" means "to face, go towards, or head for."
In a sentence
彼は駅へ向かっています。
He is heading toward the station.
Here, '向かう' is used to indicate physical movement towards a destination.
試験の準備に向かうことが重要です。
It is important to focus on exam preparation.
In this sentence, '向かう' signifies engaging or dedicating oneself toward an activity or purpose.
我々は未来に向かうべきです。
We should aim towards the future.
Here, '向かう' represents the metaphorical action of directing attention or efforts toward an abstract concept.
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