外向(そとむ)き

そとむき
noun
outward-looking; extroverted; internationally-oriented
1. outward-looking; extroverted; externally focused; internationally-oriented
Describes a tendency to engage with the outside world, embrace new connections, or focus on external matters. Used for personalities, organizations, or national policies.
外向(そとむ)きな性格(せいかく)の人(ひと)だ。
She's a person with an outgoing personality.
もっと外向(そとむ)きの経営(けいえい)戦略(せんりゃく)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
We need a more outward-looking business strategy.
政府(せいふ)は外向(そとむ)きの姿勢(しせい)を打(う)ち出(だ)し、海外(かいがい)市場(しじょう)の開拓(かいたく)に力(ちから)を入(い)れている。
The government has adopted an outward-looking stance and is putting effort into developing overseas markets.

The counterpart of 内向(うちむ)き. Used for both personal disposition (extroverted, sociable) and broader orientations of organizations or nations (internationally engaged, open to the world).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 外向(そとむ)きな性格(せいかく): outgoing personality
  • 外向(そとむ)きな姿勢(しせい): outward-looking stance
  • 外向(そとむ)き志向(しこう): outward-oriented tendency

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 外向的(がいこうてき): extroverted — specifically for personality; more psychological
  • 内向(うちむ)き: inward-looking — the direct opposite
  • 積極的(せっきょくてき): proactive; positive — implies willingness to take action
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