A part
向
Shown as a part of 3 words so far, read one way.
こう 3 words
- 方向ほうこうdirection, course, way
方向 · here “yonder”
- 動向どうこうtrend, tendency, movement, attitude
動向 · here “facing, direction”
- 意向いこうintention, idea, inclination
意向 · here “yonder”
Also written with 向
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.