矢面 yaomote
yaomote
Noun
1. firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.
Related to 矢面に立つ
gichōga hihanno yaomoteni tatta.
The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
Noun
2. in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
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gichōga hihanno yaomoteni tatta.
The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
18 Variants Available
Essential 9 items
Noun
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Noun
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yaomotede
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. Facing the arrows; Shielding
Noun
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Noun
#83981
yaomotejārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not my place.; I am not in a position to.
Noun
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Noun
#76603
Noun
#77578
Noun
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yaomotedewārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not my place.; I am not in a position to.
Noun
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Common 6 items
Noun
#79168
yaomotedarō
Expresses probability ("probably…")
1. Probably a target.; Probably taking the brunt.
Noun
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yaomotejārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not facing (it); Was not taking the blame
Noun
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yaomotejanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't facing it.; Wasn't taking the blame.
Noun
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Noun
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yaomotedewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not facing.; Was not shielding.
Noun
#82720
Advanced 3 items
yaomotedattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when arrow face; If/when facing forward
Noun
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yaomotedeareba
The "-eba" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when facing forward; If/when in the forefront
Noun
#81994
yaomotenara
The "-nara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when facing forward; If/when taking the brunt of something
Noun
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