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面
1
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.
Examples
議長が批判の矢面に立った。
The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
2
Orig. meaning
in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
1
south face; south side
2
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
facing south
3
Formal or literary term; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
ascending the throne; ruling (as emperor)
1
north face; north side; the north; facing north
Examples
彼らは険しい北面を登った。
They climbed the rugged north face.
1
multifaceted; versatile
Examples
その小説は人生を多面的に描いている。
The novel gives a manifold picture of human life.
