向こう
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Base noun form indicating a location that is distant or on the other side. Used to point to places not immediately nearby.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking in the mountains and discussing the path ahead.
向こう
むこう
over there / beyond
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine pointing 'over there' to a distant mountain. You say, 'Mukou!' — it sounds like 'moo-coo' as in a cow mooing from beyond the hill. 'Moo-coo' → 向こう (mukou, 'over there').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『向こう』 (mukou) is often used in directions, such as pointing to a location across a street or river. It's common in phrases like 『向こう側』 (mukougawa, 'the other side') when giving directions or describing places.
Forms
Base: 向こうBase noun form indicating a location that is distant or on the other side. Used to point to places not immediately nearby.