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真っ向

真向

Reading

Kana: まっこう
Romaji: makkou
Kana
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Definitions

1

directly opposite; right in front

2

middle of the forehead

3

helmet front

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと
Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect
Readings: コウ、 む.く、 む.い、 -む.き、 む.ける、 -む.け、 む.かう、 む.かい、 む.こう、 む.こう-、 むこ、 むか.い
Meanings: yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach

Example Sentences

首相(しゅしょう)政敵(せいてき)挑戦(ちょうせん)()(こう)から対決(たいけつ)しました。
➥The prime minister directly confronted the challenges of his political opponents.
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いつも()(こう)勝負(しょうぶ)だけでなく、たまには虚虚実実(きょきょじつじつ)()()きとやらもやってみたいよね。
➥We have to be ready not only for a straightforward test of strength, but also for a struggle in which every strategy comes into play.
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