臨む · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 臨む | 臨まない |
| Polite | 臨みます | 臨みません |
| Past polite | 臨みました | 臨みませんでした |
| Past | 臨んだ | 臨まなかった |
| Te-form | 臨んで | 臨まないで |
| Desire | 臨みたい | 臨みたくない |
| Potential | 臨める | 臨めない |
| Passive | 臨まれる | 臨まれない |
| Causative | 臨ませる | 臨ませない |
| Causative passive | 臨ませられるalso 臨まされる | 臨ませられないalso 臨まされない |
| Volitional | 臨もう | |
| Polite volitional | 臨みましょう | |
| Imperative | 臨め | 臨むな |
| Conditional | 臨めば | 臨まなければ |
| Tara conditional | 臨んだら | 臨まなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
look out on; overlook; front onto
Describes a location facing or having a view of something, often used for rooms, buildings, or natural features.
This hotel room looks out on the ocean.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
face (a situation); be confronted by; meet (death, crisis)
Used for confronting a serious or unavoidable situation, often with a nuance of resolve or inevitability.
彼は死に臨んでも冷静だった。
He remained calm even when facing death.
会社は倒産の危機に臨んでいる。
The company is facing a bankruptcy crisis.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Used for actively addressing or managing a problem or task, often in formal or official contexts.
市長はその問題に臨む姿勢を示した。
The mayor showed a stance of dealing with the issue.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
attend; appear at; take part in
Used for formal participation in events, ceremonies, court appearances, or official gatherings.
彼は裁判に証人として臨んだ。
He appeared in court as a witness.
大統領は式典に臨んだ。
The president attended the ceremony.
This hotel room overlooks the beautiful sea.
He resolved to face the difficult situation head-on.
Her attitude toward tackling her work is serious.
On the occasion of the graduation ceremony, the principal gave a speech.