ichidan verb, transitive verb
turn toward; face; point; direct at
Basic physical or attentional use: turn an object, body part, gaze, weapon, camera, etc. so that it faces or is directed toward something.
彼は顔をこちらに向けた。
He turned his face toward us.
記者たちは一斉にカメラを
The reporters all pointed their cameras at the minister.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
head for; go toward; set out for
Often appears as 〜へ向けて or 〜に向けて to show the destination or direction of movement.
探検隊は山頂へ向けて出発した。
The expedition set out for the summit.
船は港へ向けて進んだ。
The ship headed toward the harbor.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for directing resources such as money, time, personnel, effort, or attention to a particular use or recipient.
会社は利益の一部を研究開発に向けた。
The company allocated part of its profits to research and development.
週末の時間を資格試験の勉強に向ける。
I devote my weekend time to studying for the certification exam.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Somewhat formal use for sending a person, group, force, or team toward a place; 派遣する or 送る are often more explicit in everyday wording.
政府は救援隊を被災地へ向けた。
The government dispatched a rescue team to the disaster area.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Common in 〜に向けて for effort, preparation, or movement toward a goal, event, or future state rather than a physical destination.
試験に向けて、毎日少しずつ勉強している。
I am studying a little every day for the exam.
優勝に向けてチームが一つになった。
The team came together in pursuit of the championship.