方向(ほうこう)

ほうこう
noun
direction
1. direction, course
The path along which something moves or points; the way something is oriented.
駅(えき)はどの方向(ほうこう)ですか。
Which direction is the station?
風(かぜ)の方向(ほうこう)が変(か)わった。
The wind direction changed.
I accidentally got on a train going in the opposite direction.
2. direction, orientation (figurative)
The general tendency or approach being taken.
We discussed the future direction.
方向性(ほうこうせい) = direction, orientation (policy/approach)
The company decided to move in a new direction.
The direction of the discussion changed, and we reached an unexpected conclusion.

Usage: 方向(ほうこう) is used for both physical directions and figurative directions (policy, approach).

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