Nihoner

向むが

むが · muga

JLPT N2 verb 未然形

is the negative stem of 向ぐ — to turn toward, to look (up, down, etc.).

  • to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.), to look out on, to front (on)
  • to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.)
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How it’s built

向ぐ 向が

Negative stem (). Never used alone — it is the base for ない (not), れる/られる (passive), せる/させる (causative): 書か → 書かない.

向ぐ is a godan verb (u-verb), so it follows that pattern.

In real sentences

In this industry, there is a tendency for character to be valued more than experience.

Nihoner sentence bank

I took my guitar and headed to band practice.

Nihoner sentence bank

When transferring, I always exit the ticket gate before heading to the next platform.

Nihoner sentence bank

Other forms and spellings

向け向きゃ向こ向こっ向か向く向げ向ぎゃ向ご向ごっ向ぐ向ぎ
negative stem of 向ぐ