Japanese Word · Intermediate
矢面に立つ
to bear the brunt
Pronunciation: say 矢面に立つ
Meaning
to bear the brunt
Example
常に批判の矢面に立ち、なおかつ批判してくる人間すら守らねばならない。
She always bore the brunt of the criticism, yet she had to protect even those who criticized her.
Practice tips
- Practice 矢面に立つ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.