Vocab Info

A5 う-verb (う), Intransitive verb

向(む)かい合(あ)うto be opposite, to face each other

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (う), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to face each other, to be opposite (to)

    All Forms

    向かい合う 【むかいあう】

    Details

      • む

      • か

      • い

      • あ

      • う

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    Examples

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    • 対戦(たいせん)相手(あいて)とネットを挟(はさ)んで向(む)かい合(あ)う。

      Facing each other with the opponent across the net.

      • お見合(みあ)い相手(あいて)とテーブルを挟(はさ)んで向(む)かい合(あ)いました。

        Faced each other across the table with the matchmaker.

        • 向(む)かい合(あ)って座(すわ)ると、相手(あいて)の顔(かお)や体(からだ)がよく見(み)えます。

          When you sit facing each other, you can clearly see the other person's face and body.

          • 現実(げんじつ)と向(む)かい合(あ)うのは時(とき)に苦(くる)しいですが、必要(ひつよう)なことなのです。

            Facing reality is sometimes painful, but it is necessary.

            • その二(に)人(ひと)は今(いま)から真剣(しんけん)な話(はな)でもするかのような神妙(しんみょう)な面持(おもも)ちで向(む)かい合(あ)った。

              The two faced each other with a solemn look as if they were about to have a serious conversation.

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