1To 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.
名前を呼ばれて、彼女は声のする方を向いた。
When her name was called, she turned toward the voice.
子どもは母親の方を向いて笑った。
The child turned toward its mother and smiled.
2To 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.
3To 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.
4To 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.
私は人前で話すのに向いていない。
I'm not cut out for speaking in front of people.
5To 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.