動向
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Noun formed from kanji 『動』 (dō, 'move') and 『向』 (kō, 'direction'). Used to describe general directions or patterns in society, markets, or behavior. Example: 『市場の動向』 (shijō no dōkō, 'market trend').
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Aiko discuss recent trends in their industry for a project report.
動向
どうこう
trend, tendency, movement, attitude
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'do' (動 dou) and 'ko' (向 kou) moving together in a trend. 'Do-ko' sounds like 'do go' — trends go and move!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and media, 『動向』 (dōkō) is often used to discuss market trends, political movements, or public attitudes, such as in news reports analyzing consumer behavior.
Forms
Base: 動向Noun formed from kanji 『動』 (dō, 'move') and 『向』 (kō, 'direction'). Used to describe general directions or patterns in society, markets, or behavior. Example: 『市場の動向』 (shijō no dōkō, 'market trend').