向(む)かい

むかい
noun
facing, opposite, across
1. facing, opposite
The position or side that is directly across from something.
駅(えき)の向(む)かいに銀行(ぎんこう)がある。
There's a bank across from the station.
向(む)かいの家(いえ)に新(あたら)しい人(ひと)が引(ひ)っ越(こ)してきた。
New people moved into the house across the street.
向(む)かい側(がわ)に渡(わた)ってください。
Please cross to the other side.
向(む)かいに座(すわ)っている人(ひと)は誰(だれ)ですか。
Who is the person sitting across from us?
うちの向(む)かいに新(あたら)しいコンビニができたので、買(か)い物(もの)が便利(べんり)になった。
A new convenience store opened across from our place, so shopping has become more convenient.

向(む)かい refers to the position directly across from something. Often used as a modifier with の to describe locations opposite a reference point.

Common expressions

  • 向(む)かいの〜: the ~ across the way
  • 向(む)かい側(がわ): the opposite side, across
  • 向(む)かい合(あ)う: to face each other
  • 向(む)かい合(あ)わせ: facing each other, opposite

Usage

Often used for giving directions or describing relative positions of buildings, seats, etc. 向(む)かいに is the adverbial form (across from ~).

Similar words

Related Words

Related: 向(む)かう (verb)
Related: 向(む)こう (over there)
Compare: 正面(しょうめん) (directly in front)
Compare: 反対側(はんたいがわ) (the opposite side)
Related: 向(む)かい合(あ)わせ (facing each other)
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Added 2026.1.12 21:48 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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