受け止める

うけとめる

受けとめる

[uketomeru]

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to catch; to stop the blow

2.IchidanTransitive

to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept; to come to grips with

彼の批判を受け止めた。

I took his criticism on board.

批判を前向きに受け止めて改善に努めている。

I take criticism positively and strive to improve.

監督の言葉を真剣に受け止めている。

I am taking the coach's words seriously.