当とう面めん

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun, adverb

current; pressing; immediate

Describes an issue, task, or problem that is currently at hand and requires attention. Often used in formal or business contexts.

• 当とう面めんの課か題だいは資し金きん調ちょう達たつです。

  The immediate task is fundraising.

• 当とう面めんの間あいだ、このルールで進すすめましょう。

  Let's proceed with this rule for the time being.

noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

confront; face up to

Intransitive verb (～する) meaning to directly deal with or face a problem or situation. Often used in formal or written contexts.

• 政せい府ふはこの問もん題だいに当とう面めんしなければならない。

  The government must confront this issue.

adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

for the time being; at present

Adverbial use indicating a temporary state or action that is valid now but may change later. Similar to さしあたり or とりあえず.

• 当とう面めんは現げん状じょう維い持じでいきます。

  For the time being, we'll maintain the status quo.