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向かう
むかう
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To face, to go towards
mukau
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
むかう
Romaji
mukau
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What does 向かう mean in Japanese?
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The word 向かう (むかう) means "to face, to go towards" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 向かう?
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向かう is read as むかう (romaji: mukau). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 向かう?
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向かう is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 向かう quickly?
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