JLPT N3 Intermediate
振り向く
To turn around to look back, or to pay attention to someone.
Readings
Other forms
振り向きます polite form
振り向いて te-form
振り向いた plain past
振り向かない plain negative
1 Verb
To turn around / look back
Describes the physical action of turning one’s face or body to look backward.
Example
後ろ で 大きな 音 が した ので 、 振り向いた 。
I heard a loud noise behind me, so I turned around.
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2 Verb
To pay attention to / notice
Refers to showing interest, concern, or acknowledgement toward a person or topic.
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