noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. direction, orientation, aspect, exposure.

noun used as a suffix

  1. suited to, suitable for, designed for.

noun

  1. tendency, inclination.
  2. nature (of a request or desire).
  3. person.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
向き むき

Contained Kanji Breakdown

yonder, facing, beyond
む.く コウ むかい (3rd, N3)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
desert, border prairie, the 1st form is radical 13
キョウ ケイ まきがまえ
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)