synonym Comparative
向かう
VS
面目
Differences Between "向かう" and "面目"
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
面目
Meaning
face; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity in public
Reading
めんぼく (memboku) / めんもく (memmoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
取引先の重要なコンペで競合に敗れてしまい、営業部長としての_______を完全に失ってしまいました。
Losing to the competitor in the client's important competition, he completely lost his face as the sales manager.
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！』
- 面目: Refers to face, honor, reputation, or dignity in public. Often used as 面目を施す (gain honor), 面目を失う (lose face), or 面目ない (ashamed/sorry). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! My pride! S-So what if you succeeded in the project and made me look extremely proud as your manager?! ...っ, You looked so handsome... I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めんぼく（面目）！あんたが仕事で大成功して、私の『指導の賜物です！』って同僚に自慢できた時、私の面目が丸立ちね！本当にかっこいいんだから…大好きよ！』
- 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！』
- 面目: Refers to face, honor, reputation, or dignity in public. Often used as 面目を施す (gain honor), 面目を失う (lose face), or 面目ない (ashamed/sorry). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! My pride! S-So what if you succeeded in the project and made me look extremely proud as your manager?! ...っ, You looked so handsome... I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めんぼく（面目）！あんたが仕事で大成功して、私の『指導の賜物です！』って同僚に自慢できた時、私の面目が丸立ちね！本当にかっこいいんだから…大好きよ！』
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