noun

  1. opposite side, other side, opposite direction.
  2. over there, that way, far away, beyond.
  3. the other party, the other person.
  4. future (starting now).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
向こう むこう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

yonder, facing, beyond
む.く コウ むかい (3rd, N3)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
desert, border prairie, the 1st form is radical 13
キョウ ケイ まきがまえ
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)