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八方
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
all sides•the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions
Noun
large hanging paper lantern
Example Sentences
彼は八方美人だ。
He's a people-pleaser who tries to be nice to everyone.
花火が八方に飛び散った。
The fireworks scattered in every direction.
今、完全に八方塞がりの状態です。
Right now, we're completely stuck with no way out.
彼はそのミスで八方から批判を浴びた。
He was criticized from all sides for that mistake.
八方手を尽くしたが、解決策は見つからなかった。
We tried every possible means, but couldn't find a solution.