上向き うわむき Also written うえむき Meanings Noun, の-adjective pointing up; pointing upward; upturn; uptrend; upward tendency Antonym: 下向き (したむき). Kanji 上 up. Read as うわ. 向 toward. Read as むき. Example sentences 景気は上向きだ。The economy is picking up. Common phrases 上向きになる Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists