風当たり (kazeatari) Japanese meaning: exposure to wind | KotomoraThis spot gets a lot of wind and is cold.
Usage patterns
〈人〉への風当たりが強まるfor criticism/backlash against someone to intensify
Criticism of the politician is intensifying.
風当たりを受けるto face criticism or harsh treatment
He is facing harsh criticism within the company.
風当たりが弱まるfor backlash or criticism to weaken over time
As time passed, the backlash weakened.
Expressions
風当たりが強いwindy; windswept · face harsh criticism; receive severe treatment 風当たりの強いwindy; windswept · harshly treated; greatly criticized
Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
