What does 当面 mean?
当面 is a Japanese adjective meaning “current; urgent; pressing; impending” in English. It can also be translated as “to confront (an issue), for the meantime” depending on context. It is written as 当面 in kanji, とうめん in hiragana, and toumen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.
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.