とうめん

当 面

Common word

  1. nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun (common) (futsuumeishi), adverb (fukushi)

    current, urgent, pressing, impending

    • そのプロジェクトはよく計画されていて興味深いが、当面の利益には大した結果をもたらさないと見られている。
      The project is well-planned and interesting, but its immediate impact on the bottom line is not considered substantial.

  2. noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

    to confront (an issue), to face (up to something)

    • 現在我々が当面している問題は新しいものではない。
      The problem before us today is not a new one.

  3. adverb (fukushi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

    for the meantime, at present

    • 当面は彼に調子を合わせておいたほうがいいぞ。
      You should play along with him for the time being.