# 臨 to confront

臣 (vassal) + (rifle) + 品 (products)
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18 strokes

## Onyomi

RIN |

## Mnemonic

| The vassal with the rifle confronts anyone who tries to steal the products: expensive RINGS.

## Kunyomi

( に ) のぞ＊む | the dictionary says it means "to face", like "You 'll face sanctions if you keep trying to build atomic weapons." , But usually it has the nuance of "Stand strong and resolute even in the face of something scary". Like, "He must face terrorism without flinching." KANA ★☆☆☆☆

## Jukugo

臨時 (りんじ) の | provisional ☆☆☆☆☆ NP 臨 (to confront) + 時 (time) = 臨時 (provisional) temporary, acting, provisional

## Synonyms

to confront, to face 向く 向き合う 面する 対向 臨む