方向
Refers to the physical way something is pointing or moving, as well as the abstract path or course of action taken. It is commonly used to describe spatial orientation or the general trend of a situation or project.
Exemplos
3 de 5駅の方向へ歩いてください。
Please walk in the direction of the station.
現在の方向で進めてもよろしいでしょうか。
May we proceed in the current direction?
あっちの方向だよ。
It's in that direction.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Visualize the kanji: 方 means 'side' and 向 means 'facing.' Together they literally mean 'the side you are facing.'
Quiz rápido
風の___が変わりました。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 方向
Exemplos
駅の方向へ歩いてください。
everydayPlease walk in the direction of the station.
現在の方向で進めてもよろしいでしょうか。
formalMay we proceed in the current direction?
あっちの方向だよ。
informalIt's in that direction.
研究の方向性が議論されました。
academicThe direction of the research was discussed.
来年度の経営の方向を決定しました。
businessWe have decided on the direction of management for the next fiscal year.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
方向を見失う
to lose one's direction/way
方向転換
a change of course or shift in direction
逆の方向
the opposite direction
Frequentemente confundido com
方角 refers specifically to compass points like North or East, whereas 方向 is more general and can refer to any point in space or a metaphoric goal.
方針 refers to a policy or plan of action, while 方向 refers to the physical or conceptual path being followed.
Notas de uso
It is often followed by the particle 'へ' (he) or 'に' (ni) to indicate movement toward a direction. In business, it frequently appears as '方向性' (houkousei) to describe the 'directionality' or 'vibe' of a plan.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use it interchangeably with '道' (michi - road/way), but '方向' refers to the orientation, not the physical street itself.
Dica de memorização
Visualize the kanji: 方 means 'side' and 向 means 'facing.' Together they literally mean 'the side you are facing.'
Origem da palavra
A Sino-Japanese word (kango) combining 方 (side/square) and 向 (towards/facing).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Japanese street addresses are often based on districts and blocks rather than street names, making 'direction' (houkou) relative to landmarks very important for navigation.
Quiz rápido
風の___が変わりました。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 方向
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