Japanese

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Etymology 1

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For pronunciation and definitions of むかふ – see the following entry.
かう
[verb] to face
[verb] to go towards
Alternative spellings
向う, 対う
(This term, むかふ (mukafu), is a historical kana spelling of the above term.)

Etymology 2

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For pronunciation and definitions of むかふ – see the following entry.
こう
[noun] other side, opposite side, across
[noun] the coming (several years etc.), the next (time period)
[noun] over there
Alternative spelling
向う
(This term, むかふ (mukafu), is a historical kana spelling of the above term.)