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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 面と向かう | 面と向かわない |
| Polite | 面と向かいます | 面と向かいません |
| Past | 面と向かった | 面と向かわなかった |
| Polite + Past | 面と向かいました | 面と向かいませんでした |
| Te-form | 面と向かって | 面と向かわなくて |
| Potential | 面と向かえる | 面と向かえない |
| Passive | 面と向かわれる | 面と向かわれない |
| Causative | 面と向かわせる | 面と向かわせない |
| Causative + Passive | 面と向かわされる | 面と向かわされない |
| Imperative | 面と向かえ | 面と向かうな |
Example
面と向かって言うのは勇気がいる。
It takes courage to say it to someone's face.
Usage Notes
Used when meeting or speaking with someone directly, often in a confrontational or serious context.
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