向かい
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
Describes something directly opposite or across from a reference point. Often used with の to modify a noun, e.g., 向かいの家 (the house opposite).
Who is the person sitting in the seat opposite?
The bank is across from the post office.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の向かいに〈物〉があるthere is something across from a place
There's a convenience store across from the station.
- 〈場所〉の向かいに住むto live directly across from a place
I live right across from the school.