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Noun + に向かって
Noun + に向けて
Noun + に向けて + の + Noun
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About に向かって・に向けて
Coming from a link between に and the う-Verb 向かう 'to face', or 'to go towards' in its て-form, に向かって indicates that some specific action is being done 'towards (A)' or 'facing (A)'. (A) usually marks a stationary object or destination in the form of a noun. However, it can also mark less obvious destinations, such as the future '未来'.
Additionally, when 向ける (the transitive form of the verb) is used, it will imply that the speaker is intentionally 'aiming' or 'facing' something towards (A). This is especially true when the objective of the speaker is to make something 'suitable' for (A).
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カメラに向かって、笑顔をお願いします。
Please face the camera and smile.
受験生に向けてアドバイスをお願いします。
Please give some advice aimed at a student preparing for exams.
日本をはじめ、外国に向けてブランドを広げたい。
Starting with Japan, I want to expand my brand towards foreign countries.
通貨統一に向けての動きが加速している。
The movement toward the unification of currency is accelerating.
深夜のアルバイトに向けて昼寝をしておこう。
Aiming toward my late night part time job, I am going to take a nap in advance.
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