facing outward; outward-looking
Describes something oriented toward the outside, often contrasted with 内向き (inward-looking). Used for physical orientation, attitudes, or policies.
See also: 内向き
Please arrange these chairs facing outward.
彼は内向きな性格から外向きな性格に変わった。
He changed from an introverted personality to an outgoing one.
Compound of 外 (そと, 'outside') + 向き (むき, 'direction, orientation').