This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

矢面

Reading

Kana: やおもて
Romaji: yaomote
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

bearing the full brunt of something

Kanji

Readings: シ、 や
Meanings: dart, arrow
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentence

議長(ぎちょう)批判(ひはん)矢面(やおもて)()った。
➥The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
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