彼は鋭い剣を手に持って、敵に立ち向かった。
He held a sharp sword in his hand and faced the enemy.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 立ち向かう | 立ち向かわない |
| Polite | 立ち向かいます | 立ち向かいません |
| Past | 立ち向かった | 立ち向かわなかった |
| Polite + Past | 立ち向かいました | 立ち向かいませんでした |
| Te-form | 立ち向かって | 立ち向かわなくて |
| Potential | 立ち向かえる | 立ち向かえない |
| Passive | 立ち向かわれる | 立ち向かわれない |
| Causative | 立ち向かわせる | 立ち向かわせない |
| Causative + Passive | 立ち向かわされる | 立ち向かわされない |
| Imperative | 立ち向かえ | 立ち向かうな |
Example sentences
彼は勇気を持って困難に立ち向かった。
He faced the difficulty with courage.
決勝戦で、彼はかつてない強敵に立ち向かった。
In the final match, he faced a formidable enemy unlike any before.
数か国が連合して、共通の敵に立ち向かった。
Several countries formed an alliance to face a common enemy.
彼は鋼鉄のような意志を持って困難に立ち向かった。
He faced the difficulties with a will like steel.
Usage Notes
Used when dealing with problems, enemies, or difficult situations head-on.
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