向かう

むかう

to face; to go towards; to head towards

JLPT N4 common word Also written 向う、対う

Meaning

v5uvi
to face
v5uvi
to go towards; to head towards

Example sentences

肥大化、過度の商業化などの問題も抱えて、五輪は新世紀に向かう。

Despite the problems of excessive commercialization, etc. the Olympics will go forward into the new century.
彼女はわめき、警官たちに向かってナイフを振り回して脅すようなしぐさをしました。

She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.
警棒で空をなぐりつけ、よろめいて体勢をたてなおしたガードマンは、自分に向かって突進してくる金網づくりのクズカゴを見た。

The guard's truncheon hit air. Off balance, he regained his posture to see a metal-mesh rubbish bin flying towards him.