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Muko-ni-suru

/mukōniːsɯɾɯ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To turn towards or face something, often used in a figurative sense.

    "In the meeting, she decided to mukō-ni-suru and address the concerns directly."
  2. 2

    To direct one's attention or efforts towards a specific goal or objective.

    "He chose to mukō-ni-suru on his studies to improve his grades."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'muko-ni-suru' originates from Japanese, where 'muko' means 'to the other side' or 'facing', and 'suru' is a verb meaning 'to do'. This phrase has evolved in modern usage to imply a sense of direction or intention towards something, often used in various contexts in Japanese culture.

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