む
向
 
け
 
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to turn (towards), to face, to point, to aim, to direct to.
  2. to head to, to go towards.
  3. to allot, to allocate.
  4. to send, to dispatch (e.g. a person).
  5. to aim for, to pursue.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
む
向
 
け
 
る
向ける むける ✔

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)