前 向(まえむ)き

まえむき

noun, na-adjective

positive, forward-looking

1. positive, forward-looking, proactive

Having or showing a constructive, optimistic attitude toward the future.

物事(ものごと)を前向(まえむ)きに考(かんが)える。

To think about things positively.

前向(まえむ)きな姿勢(しせい)が大切(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.

席(せき)は前向(まえむ)きに座(すわ)ってください。

Please sit facing forward.

Common patterns

前向(まえむ)きに考(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)きに取(と)り組(く)む (to tackle proactively)

Related words

後(うし)ろ向(む)き (negative, backward-looking; the opposite)

Usage

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.

Related Words

Antonym: 後(うし)ろ向(む)き (backward-looking)

Compare: 楽観的(らっかんてき) (optimistic)

Related: 横向(よこむ)き (facing sideways)

Compare: 楽観主義(らっかんしゅぎ) (optimism)

Compare: 楽天的(らくてんてき) (optimistic)

Compare: 楽観(らっかん)する (to be optimistic)

Compare: ポジティブ (positive)

Compare: 肯定的(こうていてき) (affirmative, positive)

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Added 2026.2.5 11:14 · Revised 2026.10.11 22:08

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