To turn toward; to look (in a direction) — to face or be directed toward something.
彼は私の方を向いた。
He turned toward me.
猫が窓の外をじっと見て向いている。
The cat is staring out the window, facing outside.
To face (a direction) — as of buildings, windows, etc., to look out on or be oriented toward a direction (e.g., east).
この部屋は南に向いているので日当たりがいい。
This room faces south, so it gets good sunlight.
ベランダが海に向いているマンションに住みたい。
I want to live in an apartment whose balcony faces the sea.
To point (in a direction) — as with an arrow, compass needle, etc., to indicate a direction.
コンパスの針が北を向いている。
The compass needle is pointing north.
矢は標的の中心を向いている。
The arrow is aimed at the center of the target.
To be suited to; to be fit for — having an inclination or aptitude for something.
彼は教師に向いていると思う。
I think he is suited to be a teacher.
細かい作業が好きな人にはこの仕事は向く。
This job suits people who like detailed work.
To turn toward (an interest or feeling); to become inclined toward — one’s attention or interest shifts toward something.
最近、彼の関心は音楽に向いている。
Lately his interest has been turning to music.
寒くなると、人々の話題は自然と冬の準備に向く。
When it gets cold, people's conversations naturally turn to preparing for winter.