向ける

むける

to turn towards, to point

Also:to allot, to send

What does 向ける mean?

向ける is a Japanese verb meaning to turn towards, to point in English. It can also be translated as to allot, to send depending on context. It is written as 向ける in kanji, むける in hiragana, and mukeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

強盗は店員に銃を向けた。

The robber aimed his gun at the clerk.

今度の土曜日の朝、シカゴに向けて出発します。

I'm leaving for Chicago next Saturday morning.

過去ではなく、未来に向けて取り組むのが当社の方針です。

Our policy is to build for the future, not the past.