向ける

むける
JLPT:N3
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1To turn (something) toward; to face; to point — to direct a body or object toward a target.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

カメラを子どもたちに向けて写真を撮った。

I pointed the camera at the children and took a photo.

彼は銃を敵に向けた。

He aimed the gun at the enemy.

2To direct or send (someone or something) toward a destination; to head for.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

救援隊を被災地へ向けた。

We sent rescue teams to the disaster area.

列車は次の停車駅に向けて出発した。

The train departed heading for the next stop.

3To allocate or direct (resources, effort, attention) to a particular purpose.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

会社は研究開発に予算を向けることにした。

The company decided to allocate its budget to R&D.

彼女は全力を昇進に向けている。

She is putting all her energy toward getting promoted.

4To send or dispatch (people) to a place.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

会社は海外支店へスタッフを数名向けた。

The company sent several staff members to the overseas branch.

災害の際は医療チームを現地に向ける。

In case of a disaster, medical teams are sent to the site.

5To aim for; to direct toward a goal or purpose — to focus effort or intention on something.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

彼はオリンピック出場に向けて毎日練習している。

He practices every day aiming for Olympic participation.

この商品は若い世代に向けて開発された。

This product was developed for the younger generation.

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