Japanese Word · Intermediate
手向かう
to resist
Pronunciation: [te̞mɯ̟ka̠ɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to resist".
Example
強力な相手に手向かうことができる
to be able to resist a strong opponent
Practice tips
- Practice 手向かう 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.