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What is the Kanji for 'Face' and 'Confront'? | 臨

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Face' and 'Confront', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Face' and 'Confront' is 臨.

    kanji

    臨

    Meaning

    Face, Confront

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    臣Servant, Retainer

    Example Word

    臨時: temporary. The Japanese noun '臨時 (りんじ)' means 'temporary' and is often used to describe something that is not permanent or is arranged for a specific, short-term purpose. It is commonly used in contexts like temporary jobs, events, or measures. For example: They hired temporary staff「彼らは臨時のスタッフを雇った」(かれらはりんじのスタッフをやとう). A temporary meeting was held「臨時の会議が開かれた」(りんじのかいぎがひらかれた). This word is frequently used in formal or business settings to indicate something that is not part of the regular schedule or routine.

    Radical

    臣

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1386

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 臨

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    kanji

    臣

    Meaning

    Servant, Retainer

Words Using 臨

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    臨む

    Meaning

    Face

    word

    臨床

    Meaning

    Clinical

    word

    臨時

    Meaning

    Temporary

Kanji Related to 臨 Through the Part 臣

These 4 kanji contain the part 臣 as well.

    kanji

    姫

    Meaning

    Princess

    kanji

    監

    Meaning

    Oversee

    kanji

    蔵

    Meaning

    Storehouse

    kanji

    覧

    Meaning

    Look, Perusal

Learn the Kanji 臨

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 臨 mean?

臨 means 'Face' and 'Confront'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.