VocabJLPT N2
to face
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to look out on
  2. 2. to overlook
  3. 3. to face (a situation, crisis, etc.)
  4. 4. to deal with (an issue)
This verb means to face, confront, or be present at something, often with a sense of seriousness or readiness. It is used in contexts like facing a challenge, attending a ceremony, or overlooking a view.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I kept wondering, "why don't I feel better when my window looks out on the sea?"

Sentence 2

Mom said, "a house where the kitchen looks out on the garden is so convenient."

Sentence 3

Is it really true that every room in that hotel faces the sea?

Sentence 4

Wait, does your shop face the river?

Sentence 5

She said, "This house faces the river, so it stays cool."