まとも

Also written 正面, 真面, 真正面

Meanings

1. Noun, な-adjective the front (usu. adverbially as 〜に) See also: まともに.
2. な-adjective, Noun honest; upright; decent; proper; respectable; straight; serious; sensible

Example sentences

• 雨がまともに私に降り注いでいた。
  The rain was falling on my face.
• まともな仕事につかなければいけませんよ。
  You've got to get a steady job.
• まともな家に住んだらどう？
  Why don't you get yourself a decent house?
• まともな家に住みたいよ。
  I'd like to live in a decent house.
• にわか雨が風にあおられて顔にまともに吹きつけられた。
  A gust of wind blew a shower of rain directly into my face.

Common phrases

• まともな人間
• まともな仕事

Words containing まとも

• まともに right (in front)

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