방향
The course along which someone or something moves, or the general way in which a situation is developing.
Examples
3 of 5앞으로의 연구 방향을 논의합시다.
Let's discuss the future direction of the research.
회사는 새로운 사업 방향을 설정했습니다.
The company has set a new business direction.
집이 남향이라서 햇빛이 잘 들어요.
The house faces south, so it gets plenty of sunlight.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bang-hyang: Think of 'Bang!' (shot) + 'Hyang' (heading towards).
Quick Quiz
정부는 정책의 ___을 바꾸기로 결정했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방향
Examples
앞으로의 연구 방향을 논의합시다.
academicLet's discuss the future direction of the research.
회사는 새로운 사업 방향을 설정했습니다.
businessThe company has set a new business direction.
집이 남향이라서 햇빛이 잘 들어요.
everydayThe house faces south, so it gets plenty of sunlight.
어느 방향으로 가야 지하철역이 나오나요?
formalIn which direction should I go to find the subway station?
나랑 방향이 같네, 같이 가자.
informalWe're going the same way, let's go together.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
방향을 틀다
to change direction (suddenly)
방향을 잃다
to lose one's way/direction
일관된 방향
consistent direction
Often Confused With
목표 is the 'target/goal' you want to reach, while 방향 is the 'path/way' you are heading.
Usage Notes
Used both for physical navigation and abstract strategic planning.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '방향' when you mean a specific 'place' (장소).
Memory Tip
Bang-hyang: Think of 'Bang!' (shot) + 'Hyang' (heading towards).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 方向 (direction).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 정책의 ___을 바꾸기로 결정했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방향
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