Japanese Word · Intermediate
振り向く
to look back, behind oneself by turning one's head
Pronunciation: [ɸɯ̟ɾʲimɯ̟kɯ̟]
Meaning
to look back, behind oneself by turning one's head
Example
窓から首を出して、振り向いたら、やっぱり立っていた。
I poked my head out of the window and looked back. She was still there.
Practice tips
- Practice 振り向く out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.