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動向 (どうこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

動どう向こう

ど

う

こ

う

Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

1

noun

trend; movement; direction

Refers to the observable direction or tendency of a person, group, market, or situation. Often used in news, business, and political analysis.

市し場じょうの動どう向こうを注ちゅう視ししている。
We are closely watching market trends.
彼かれの今

こん

後ご

の

動どう

向こう

が

気き

に

なる

。

I'm curious about his future moves.

Kanji

動move, motion, change
向yonder, facing, beyond

Similar words

傾けい向こう
傾向 is a broader 'tendency' or 'inclination', often statistical or behavioral. 動向 emphasizes observable movement or direction, especially of people, groups, or markets.
動うごき
動き is a more general word for 'movement' or 'activity'. 動向 is more formal and analytical, focusing on trends and directions.

Etymology

Compound of 動 (movement) and 向 (direction). The word is a relatively modern Sino-Japanese coinage used to describe trends and directional movements in abstract contexts.