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水を向ける 【みずをむける】

  1. [exp,v1] to try and draw someone out; to fish for information
  2. [exp,v1] (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them
  3. [exp,v1] to offer water before a grave
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
水 Water スイ みず, みず- 1
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