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臨
臨 (readings: りん, のぞ; Japanese kanji) means “to face / to attend”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 臨時 (temporary).
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試合に臨む準備をする。
しあいにのぞむじゅんびをする。I prepare to face the match.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 臨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to face / to attend |
| Readings | りん, のぞ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 臨時 (temporary) |
How to read 臨
臨 is read りん or のぞ depending on the word.
Words with 臨
- 臨時tạm thời
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Updated: 2026-08-09