also: うえむく
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
point upward; look upward
Describes something physically facing or turning upward, such as a face, a surface, or an object.
Antonyms: 下向く
彼は天井を見るために顔を上向けた。
He turned his face upward to look at the ceiling.
この花はいつも上向いて咲く。
This flower always blooms facing upward.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for trends, economic indicators, moods, or conditions that are getting better or showing an upward trend.
景気は徐々に上向いてきた。
The economy is gradually picking up.
彼の成績は最近上向いている。
His grades have been improving lately.