직면하다
To come face to face with a difficult situation, problem, or reality directly.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 심각한 자금난에 직면했다.
We faced a serious financial shortage.
문제를 피하지 말고 당당히 직면하세요.
Do not avoid the problem; face it confidently.
현실에 직면하는 것이 해결의 첫걸음이다.
Facing reality is the first step toward a solution.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jik (direct) + Myeon (face). To face directly.
Quick Quiz
회사는 파산 위기에 ( )하자 비상 경영을 선포했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직면
Examples
우리는 심각한 자금난에 직면했다.
businessWe faced a serious financial shortage.
문제를 피하지 말고 당당히 직면하세요.
everydayDo not avoid the problem; face it confidently.
현실에 직면하는 것이 해결의 첫걸음이다.
academicFacing reality is the first step toward a solution.
그 나라는 현재 인구 감소 문제에 직면하고 있다.
formalThe country is currently facing the problem of population decline.
나 정말 어려운 상황에 직면했어. 어떡하지?
informalI'm facing a really difficult situation. What should I do?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
직면한 과제
the task at hand / the challenge being faced
현실 직면
facing reality
위기 직면
facing a crisis
Often Confused With
'직면' is the noun form, often used with '해 있다' (to be facing).
Usage Notes
Almost always used with negative or challenging situations (crisis, problem, difficulty).
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for 'facing' a mirror or a person physically in a neutral way; use '마주 보다'.
Memory Tip
Jik (direct) + Myeon (face). To face directly.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 直 (direct) + 面 (face) + 하다.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects a proactive attitude toward social issues in Korean discourse.
Quick Quiz
회사는 파산 위기에 ( )하자 비상 경영을 선포했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직면
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