also: うえむき
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pointing upward; upturn; upward trend
Describes physical orientation facing up, or a positive trend in graphs, economies, or moods.
Antonyms: 下向き
このグラフは上向きの傾向を示している。
This graph shows an upward trend.
箱の上向きの面にラベルを貼ってください。
Please put the label on the upward-facing side of the box.