Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to look out on, to overlook, to front onto.
  2. to face (a situation, crisis, etc.), to meet (e.g. death), to be confronted by.
  3. to deal with (an issue).
  4. to attend (e.g. a function), to appear (e.g. in court), to be present at, to take part in.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
臨む のぞむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

look to, face, meet
リン のぞ.む み (6th, N1)
bend down, bow, lie prostrate
ガ ふ.せる ふせ.る (Kentei Pre-1)
retainer, subject
シン とみ おみ (4th, N2)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
goods, refinement, dignity
ヒン しな ホン (3rd, N4)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
accuse, argue, dispute