direction; orientation; bearing
Refers to a physical or spatial direction, orientation, or bearing. Also used in abstract contexts like the direction of a trend or policy.
Which direction is the station?
The wind direction changed.
Used for a course of action, a way of proceeding, or a general direction in plans or policies.
Let's discuss the future course of action.
He lost sight of the direction he should take.
Please proceed in the direction of the station.
It was decided to proceed with the project in that direction.
The car suddenly changed direction.
The discussion went off in the wrong direction.
I lost my sense of direction in the mountains.
矢印 refers to the physical arrow symbol or, colloquially, where one's romantic interest points, while 方向 is the general, abstract word for 'direction'.
方向 is a broader term covering both literal and figurative direction (e.g. 'direction of one's life'), whereas 方位 refers strictly to compass bearings.
方向 is the everyday word for 'direction' in general, while 指向 is a more technical or abstract term for orienting or being oriented toward something.
one direction; unidirectional; non-interactive
simplex; unidirectional
character writing direction
destination sign; rollsign
direction; trend; course of action · directionality; directivity; orientation · goal; aim
rudder
direction angle; bearing angle
lateral direction; horizontal direction; landscape orientation
vertical direction; longitudinal direction; portrait orientation