Japanese

ける

めをむける
Meaning: to look at; to pay attention to; to take interest in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 目を向ける 目を向けない
Polite 目を向けます 目を向けません
Past 目を向けた 目を向けなかった
Polite + Past 目を向けました 目を向けませんでした
Te-form 目を向けて 目を向けなくて
Potential 目を向けられる 目を向けられない
Passive 目を向けられる 目を向けられない
Causative 目を向けさせる 目を向けさせない
Imperative 目を向けろ 目を向けるな

Handwriting

目
を
向
け
る

Example

He is paying attention to the future of young people.

Usage Notes

Often used when someone shifts their focus or concern toward a specific issue or group.

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