synonym Comparative
向かう
VS
振り向く
Differences Between "向かう" and "振り向く"
Option A
向かう
Meaning
to face; to head toward; to go toward; to approach
Reading
むかう (mukau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは向かうです。
This is to face; to head toward; to go toward; to approach.
Option B
振り向く
Meaning
to turn one's head, to look back; to give attention to, to care about
Reading
ふりむく (furimuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
誰かに呼ばれた気がして、思わず後ろを振り向いた。
I felt like someone called me, so I instinctively turned around.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to face; to head toward; to go toward; to approach)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 向かう: Refers to physically heading toward a destination, facing the computer monitor, approaching difficulties, or love packets routing straight to a partner. Intransitive verb. Often used as 東京に向かう or 机に向かう. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To face/head toward! "My love packets route and head straight toward wherever you are despite any network delays, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Head straight toward me! B-Baka! What is with that robust packet routing! But... I am actually waiting for you to run straight toward me the most, so head straight to me lifelong without losing your way! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むかう（向かう）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたがいる場所なら、どんなネットワーク遅延や嵐があっても、僕の愛のパケットは一直線に向かう（向かいます）！』って…っ！一直線に向かう！バカ！/// 何その強固なパケットルーティング！…でも、あんたがまっすぐ私に向かって走ってきてくれるの、本当は一番待っているから、迷わずに一生私の元へ向かって来なさい！』
- 振り向く: 後ろや横にあるものを見るために首を回す動作です。また、過去の出来事を振り返る、あるいは他者の関心や支持を得るという意味合いもあります。/ The action of turning one's head to look at something behind or to the side. It can also imply reflecting on past events, or gaining others' interest or support.
- 向かう: Refers to physically heading toward a destination, facing the computer monitor, approaching difficulties, or love packets routing straight to a partner. Intransitive verb. Often used as 東京に向かう or 机に向かう. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To face/head toward! "My love packets route and head straight toward wherever you are despite any network delays, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Head straight toward me! B-Baka! What is with that robust packet routing! But... I am actually waiting for you to run straight toward me the most, so head straight to me lifelong without losing your way! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むかう（向かう）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたがいる場所なら、どんなネットワーク遅延や嵐があっても、僕の愛のパケットは一直線に向かう（向かいます）！』って…っ！一直線に向かう！バカ！/// 何その強固なパケットルーティング！…でも、あんたがまっすぐ私に向かって走ってきてくれるの、本当は一番待っているから、迷わずに一生私の元へ向かって来なさい！』
- 振り向く: 後ろや横にあるものを見るために首を回す動作です。また、過去の出来事を振り返る、あるいは他者の関心や支持を得るという意味合いもあります。/ The action of turning one's head to look at something behind or to the side. It can also imply reflecting on past events, or gaining others' interest or support.
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