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
Related Vocabulary
More general words
추구하다
B2To persistently aim for or try to reach a goal, ideal, or value. It implies a long-term endeavor toward something abstract like happiness or profit.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
고무적이다
B2To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
시의적절하다
B2To be timely or opportune; being appropriate for the current time or situation.
급격하다
B2To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.
가시화하다
B2To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.
고수하다
B2To strictly adhere to or maintain a position, principle, or opinion without changing it.
불가결하다
B2Absolutely necessary or essential; something that cannot be omitted or ignored for a specific purpose or state.
상세히
B1In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.
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