上向く
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上向く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 上向く | 上向かない |
| Polite | 上向きます | 上向きません |
| Past polite | 上向きました | 上向きませんでした |
| Past | 上向いた | 上向かなかった |
| Te-form | 上向いて | 上向かないで |
| Desire | 上向きたい | 上向きたくない |
| Potential | 上向ける | 上向けない |
| Passive | 上向かれる | 上向かれない |
| Causative | 上向かせる | 上向かせない |
| Causative passive | 上向かせられるalso 上向かされる | 上向かせられないalso 上向かされない |
| Volitional | 上向こう | |
| Polite volitional | 上向きましょう | |
| Imperative | 上向け | 上向くな |
| Conditional | 上向けば | 上向かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 上向いたら | 上向かなかったら |
Meanings
1
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
He turned his face upward to look at the ceiling.
This flower always blooms facing upward.
2
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for trends, economic indicators, moods, or conditions that are getting better or showing an upward trend.
The economy is gradually picking up.
His grades have been improving lately.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の先が上向くthe tip/end of something points upward
The toe of the boot curves slightly upward.
- 景気が上向くthe economy turns upward/improves
The economy has been picking up lately.
- 業績が上向くbusiness performance improves
Thanks to the new product, business performance improved.