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    向いて

    Grammar & Usage

    Verb (te-form)
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    How it works

    Te-form of the godan verb 向く (muku). It serves as a connective form, indicates a state, or combines with auxiliary verbs like いる (state) or おく (preparation).

    Sample sentences

    彼は教師に向いていると思います。

    I think he is suited to be a teacher.

    窓の方を向いて座ってください。

    Please sit facing the window.

    Quick facts

    jlptLevel:N3
    pitchAccent:Heiban (muki-te [0])
    kanjiReadings:むいて (On-yomi: KOU, Kun-yomi: mu-ku)

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    Example

    彼は教師に向いていると思います。

    I think he is suited to be a teacher.

    窓の方を向いて座ってください。

    Please sit facing the window.

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