N3

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N3
Meaning
lean towards
Onyomi
コウ
Kunyomi
む(く)、む(ける)、む(かう)、む(こう)
Formula
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Story

向 is a pictograph derived from house with south facing windows and denotes lean towards.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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