困難に直面しても、決して途中で投げ出してはいけない。
Even if you face difficulties, you must never give up halfway.
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We are now facing the challenge of a serious labor shortage.
プロジェクトの初期段階では、多くの課題に直面した
In the initial stage of the project, we faced many challenges.
会議では現在直面している諸問題について話し合われた
At the meeting, various problems currently being faced were discussed.
日本の農業は、高齢化と後継者不足に直面している。
Japanese agriculture is facing an aging population and a shortage of successors.
困難な状況に直面した時こそ、その人の真価が問われる。
When faced with a difficult situation, one's true value is put to the test.
その国は未曽有の経済危機に直面した
The country faced an unprecedented economic crisis.
彼女は危険に直面しても少しも動じなかった。
She was not perturbed at all, even when facing danger.
その会社は深刻な経営難に直面している。
The company is facing serious financial difficulties.
日本は深刻な少子高齢化に直面しており、労働力不足が課題となっている。
Japan is facing a serious declining birthrate and aging population, and labor shortage has become a challenge.
Usage Notes
Used when directly encountering a difficult situation or problem.
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