向こう (むこう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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I swam across to the opposite bank.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の向こうon the other side of ~
There's a small village on the other side of the river.
向こうに〈物〉が見えるyou can see ~ over there / in the distance
You can see mountains in the distance.
向こうへ行くto go there (esp. a distant place or abroad)
I'm planning to go there (abroad) next month.
向こうの〈人〉the other party's ~ (person)
I spoke with their lawyer.
向こう〈時〉for the coming ~ (period of time)
I'll be busy for the coming week.
Expressions
向こう持ちexpenses covered by the other party 向こうに着いたらwhen you get to the destination; once you arrive there
向こう気
aggressiveness; combativeness; fighting spirit
shin; front of the lower leg
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smith's assistant; striker · large hammer (used by a striker)
gallery (theatre); upper balcony · audience (theatre); the masses; general public
the other side of a river; across the river
right opposite; directly across; face to face
diagonally opposite
aggressiveness; combativeness
one's next three neighbors; the three nearest houses
