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向きになる 【むきになる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
向 Yonder, Facing, Beyond, Confront, Defy, Tend Toward, Approach コウ む.く, む.い, -む.き, む.ける, -む.け, む.かう, む.かい, む.こう, む.こう-, むこ, むか.い 3