前向き
Meanings
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
front-facing; facing forward
Literal orientation: something physically turned or directed toward the front. Antonym: 後ろ向き.
Antonyms: 後ろ向き
Please place this chair facing forward.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
forward-looking; positive; constructive
Attitude or mindset: optimistic, proactive, and focused on the future. Antonym: 後ろ向き.
Antonyms: 後ろ向き
It's important to take failure in a positive way.
He always has a forward-looking way of thinking.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を前向きに検討するto give something positive/constructive consideration
The company said it would give the proposal serious, positive consideration.
- 前向きに考えるto think about something in a positive way
Even after a failure, it's important to think positively about it.
- 前向きになるto become positive-minded
Her words helped me become a bit more positive.
- 前向きな姿勢a positive, forward-looking attitude
He faces any difficulty with a positive attitude.
- 〈物〉を前向きに置くto place something facing forward
Please place the chair facing forward.