上うえを向むく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

look upward; turn one's face up

Describes the physical action of directing one's gaze or face toward the sky or ceiling. Often used in instructions or when describing a change in posture.

• 写しゃ真しんを撮とるから、みんな上うえを向むいてください。

  I'm taking a picture, so everyone please look up.

• 彼かれは天てん井じょうを見みようと上うえを向むいた。

  He looked up to see the ceiling.