Word details

矢面

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 矢面.

Dictionary

Entry

矢面矢表もてNounFreq #71445
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dart, arrow

5 strokesFrequency 1,294JLPT N1Grade 2

On

Kun

mask, face, features, surface

9 strokesFrequency 186JLPT N2Grade 3

On

メンベン

Kun

おもおもてつら

Nanori

ずらほおつき

surface, table, chart, diagram

8 strokesFrequency 77JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヒョウ

Kun

おもて-おもてあらわ.すあらわ.れるあら.わす

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