物語は意外な方向に展開した。
The story developed in an unexpected direction.
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Example sentences
In the darkness, I turned toward the direction where the sound came from.
彼は指で駅の方向を指した
He pointed towards the station with his finger.
案内人が行くべき方向を指し示した。
The guide pointed out the direction we should go.
急いでいたので、反対方向の電車に乗り間違えてしまった。
Since I was in a hurry, I accidentally boarded the train in the opposite direction.
Usage Notes
Indicates the physical direction of movement or a non-physical path like a plan or policy.
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