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JLPT N1 Advanced

臨む

To face a situation, overlook a view, or attend a formal event.

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臨みます polite form
臨んで te-form
臨んだ past form
臨まない negative form
1 Godan Verb

To face" / "To overlook" (a place)

Describes a building or location situated so it overlooks a specific view, such as the sea or a landscape.

Example

この ホテル は 海 に 臨む 部屋 が 人気 です 。

The rooms in this hotel that face the ocean are popular.

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2 Godan Verb

To face" / "To deal with" (a situation)

Refers to facing a challenge, task, or important event with a specific mental attitude or preparation.

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3 Godan Verb

To attend" / "To participate in

Indicates attendance or participation in a formal ceremony, meeting, or official event.

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To face a situation, overlook a view, or attend a formal event.
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