noun
direction of the wind
Refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing. Can also be used figuratively to mean the way things are going or the prevailing mood.
風の向きが変わったので、帆を調整した。
The wind direction changed, so we adjusted the sails.
風の向きを見て、今日の天気を予想する。
I predict today's weather by looking at the wind direction.