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[ちょく()·めん()]
chokumen
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 直面

noun
  1. confrontation
suru verb
  1. to face; to confront; to encounter

Definition and Synonyms for 直面

Face oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Synonyms: はだかる, ぶつかる, ぶっつかる, チャレンジ, 仇する, 取り組む, 向かう, 向かい合う, 向き合う, 寇する, 対す, 対す, 対する, 対向, 対戦, 対抗, 対敵, ぶち当たる, 当たる, 敵対, 正対, 直面, 直面, 相対する, 立ちはだかる, 立ち向かう, 面する
Confront be face to face with
Synonyms: 向かい合う, 対す, 対す, 対する, 正対, 直面, 直面, 臨む, 面する, 面と向かう

Meanings for each kanji in 直面

» straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair
» mask; face; features; surface

Categories 直面 is a member of

Meet contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
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Face be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 直面

Sample Sentences for 直面

He showed courage in the face of great danger.
Some developing countries are faced with financial crises.
We'll face that problem when we come to it.
When suddenly faced with a dangerous situation, hold your horses - make sure of the proper action, then act.
The state faces a financial crisis.

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