Japanese

まっこう
Meaning: straight across; directly; flatly
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

真
っ
向

Example sentences

He flatly opposed his boss's opinion.
会議で二人の意見が真っ向からぶつかった
The opinions of the two people clashed head-on in the meeting.
二者の言い分は真っ向から対立している。
The claims of the two parties are in direct opposition.

Usage Notes

Often used to indicate direct or frontal opposition or confrontation.

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