godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
face; confront; stand opposite
Used when a person or thing is positioned facing something, or when confronting a situation or opponent. Often with に.
彼は鏡に向かって立った。
He stood facing the mirror.
困難に立ち向かう勇気
You need courage to face difficulties.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
head toward; go toward; make for
Describes movement in a direction or toward a destination. Often with へ or に.
駅へ向かう道を教えてください。
Please tell me the way to the station.
飛行機は西へ向かっている。
The plane is heading west.