向かい
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Base noun form meaning 'the opposite side' or 'across from'. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to describe location, e.g., 『向かいの家』 (mukai no ie, 'the house across the street').
Theme
User and their friend Yuka are looking for a new apartment and discussing locations near the station.
向かい
むかい
facing / opposite / across
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine facing a 'mukai' (sounds like 'moo-kai') cow across the street — 'moo-kai' → 向かい (mukai, 'facing / Opposite'). Visualize two cows staring at each other from opposite sides.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 向かい (mukai, 'facing / Opposite') is commonly used in addresses or directions, such as 『向かいの店』 (mukai no mise, 'the shop across the street'). It helps in navigating urban areas with many buildings close together.
Forms
Base: 向かいBase noun form meaning 'the opposite side' or 'across from'. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to describe location, e.g., 『向かいの家』 (mukai no ie, 'the house across the street').