How to say 'Positive' in Japanese | 前向き

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The Japanese word for Positive is 'Maemuki', written as 前向き in Japanese.'Positive' in hiragana is まえむき.

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前向き

Meaning

Positive

Reading

まえむき

maemuki

Kanji

前Before, Front 向Facing, Yonder

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '前向き (まえむき)' means 'positive' or 'forward-looking'. It is used to describe an attitude or approach that is optimistic, constructive, and focused on progress or improvement. This term is often used in contexts related to personal growth, problem-solving, or decision-making. For example: She has a positive attitude「彼女は前向きです」(かのじょはまえむきです). We need to take a forward-looking approach「前向きなアプローチが必要です」(まえむきなあぷろーちがひつようです). The word can also imply a willingness to face challenges and move forward, rather than dwelling on the past or being pessimistic.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5237

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 前向き

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

前

Meaning

Before, Front

kanji

向

Meaning

Facing, Yonder

Hiragana in the Word 前向き

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

き

Reading

Words Related to 前向き Through the Kanji 前

These 29 Words contain the Kanji 前 as well.

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前

Meaning

Before, Front

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御前

Meaning

You

word

名前

Meaning

Name

word

以前

Meaning

Before, Previously

word

昼前

Meaning

Before noon

word

前後

Meaning

Approximately, Before and after

word

前提

Meaning

Premise

word

当たり前

Meaning

Natural, Obvious

word

午前

Meaning

Morning, AM

word

前回

Meaning

Last time

word

前期

Meaning

First half

word

前述

Meaning

Aforementioned

word

直前

Meaning

Just before

word

事前

Meaning

Advance, Prior

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前進

Meaning

Advance

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手前

Meaning

Oneself, Front

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前半

Meaning

First half

word

戦前

Meaning

Prewar

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前者

Meaning

Former

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前方

Meaning

Front

word

前掲

Meaning

Aforementioned

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人前

Meaning

Public

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前もって

Meaning

Beforehand

word

出前

Meaning

Delivery

word

前日

Meaning

Previous day

word

前売り券

Meaning

Advance, Ticket

word

前年

Meaning

Previous year

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建て前

Meaning

Principle, Facade

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駅前

Meaning

Station front

Words Related to 前向き Through the Kanji 向

These 19 Words contain the Kanji 向 as well.

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向かう

Meaning

Head, Face

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向ける

Meaning

Direct

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方向

Meaning

Direction

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傾向

Meaning

Tendency, Trend

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向こう

Meaning

Other side, Beyond

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向こう側

Meaning

Other side

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向く

Meaning

Face

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向上

Meaning

Improvement

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一向に

Meaning

Not at all

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後ろ向き

Meaning

Backward

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向け

Meaning

Targeted

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志向

Meaning

Orientation

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動向

Meaning

Trend

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一向

Meaning

Not at all

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振り向く

Meaning

Turn

word

向き

Meaning

Direction

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向かい

Meaning

Opposite

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意向

Meaning

Intention

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向き合う

Meaning

Face

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'Maemuki' means 'Positive' .

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