風向(ふうこう)

ふうこう
noun
wind direction
weathernature
1. wind direction
The direction from which the wind is blowing. A compound of 風(ふう/かぜ) (wind) and 向(こう) (direction). Also used figuratively to mean the direction of public opinion or the trend of a situation.
風向(ふうこう)が変(か)わった。
The wind direction changed.
風向(ふうこう)を確認(かくにん)してからテントを張(は)ろう。
Let's check the wind direction before pitching the tent.
世論(せろん)の風向(ふうこう)きが変(か)わり、政府(せいふ)は方針(ほうしん)を見直(みなお)すことになった。
The direction of public opinion shifted, and the government decided to review its policy.

A compound of 風(ふう) (wind) and 向(こう) (direction). The word 風向(ふうこう)き (with き) is the more common everyday form. 風向(ふうこう) alone is used in meteorological and technical contexts.

Common collocations

  • 風向(ふうこう)が変(か)わる: the wind direction changes
  • 風向(ふうこう)を調(しら)べる: to check the wind direction
  • 風向(ふうこう)計(けい): wind vane; anemoscope
  • 風向(ふうこう)き: wind direction (colloquial form with き suffix)

Usage

In its figurative sense, 風向(ふうこう)き refers to the prevailing mood or trend of a situation, similar to the English expression "the way the wind blows."

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 風速(ふうそく) (wind speed)
Compare: 風力(ふうりょく) (wind force)
Compare: 方角(ほうがく) (direction)
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Added 2026.4.9 3:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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