Word details
臨む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 臨む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to look out on; to overlook; to front onto
2
to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to be confronted by
Examples
彼はレースにのぞんで精神統一した。
He psyched himself up for the race.
3
to deal with (an issue)
4
to attend (e.g. a function); to appear (e.g. in court); to be present at; to go to (e.g. a place); to take part in; to participate; to join
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
臨
look to, face, meet, confront, attend, call on
18 strokesFrequency 722JLPT N1Grade 6
On
リン
Kun
のぞ.む
Nanori
み
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