(まえむ)

まえむき
noun, adjective (na)
positive, forward-looking
1. positive, forward-looking, proactive
Having or showing a constructive, optimistic attitude toward the future.
物事(ものごと)前向(まえむ)きに(かんが)える。
To think about things positively.
前向(まえむ)きな姿勢(しせい)大切(たいせつ)だ。
A positive attitude is important.
前向(まえむ)きに検討(けんとう)します。
We will consider it favorably.
Common business expression
2. facing forward
Physically oriented toward the front direction.
(せき)前向(まえむ)きに(すわ)ってください。
Please sit facing forward.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 前向(まえむ)きに(かんが)える (to think positively)
  • 前向(まえむ)きな姿勢(しせい) (positive attitude)
  • 前向(まえむ)きに検討(けんとう)する (to consider favorably)
  • 前向(まえむ)きに()()む (to tackle proactively)

OPPOSITE:

  • (うし)()き (negative, backward-looking)

NOTE: 前向(まえむ)きに検討(けんとう)します is a common business phrase that often means "we will think about it" without guaranteeing action.