臨む
N3のぞむ
[nozomu]
Meanings
1.GodanIntransitive
to look out on; to overlook; to front onto
2.GodanIntransitive
to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to be confronted by
3.GodanIntransitive
to deal with (an issue)
4.GodanIntransitive
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
Examples
海に臨む丘の上に小さな神社があった。
There was a small shrine on a hill overlooking the sea.
彼は重要な会議に緊張して臨んでいる。
He is approaching the important meeting with nervousness.
選手たちは決勝戦に全力で臨む覚悟だ。
The athletes are determined to give their all in the finals.