noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
facing the other way; facing away
Describes a person or thing turned away from the speaker or a reference point. Often used literally, but can also imply indifference or lack of engagement.
He sat facing the other way, looking out the window.
When someone takes an attitude of facing away, it's hard to start a conversation.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling is sometimes used for clarity or in informal writing.
Compound of 向こう (mukō, 'the other side') and 向き (muki, 'direction, orientation').