真っ向

Directly facing forward or confronting something head-on.

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真向 variant spelling

1 Noun (used adverbially with a particle like から)

Head-on / Directly

Describes a manner of confronting someone or something directly without evasion or tricks.

Example

私はその計画に真っ向から反対した。

I opposed that plan head-on.

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2 Noun

Right in Front / Forehead

Refers to the physical space directly ahead or the center of the forehead.

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真っ向

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Directly facing forward or confronting something head-on.

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