This is the 4390th most frequent Japanese word.
向き合う
"向き合う" means "to face each other" or "to confront."
向き合う here means 'to face directly' or 'confront', referring to addressing or tackling an issue.
彼らは問題と向き合うことで解決策を見つけました。
They found a solution by facing the problem.
向き合う in this sentence conveys the idea of acknowledging and dealing with someone's concerns or situations.
親として子供の悩みに向き合うのは重要です。
As a parent, it is important to face your children's troubles.
向き合う emphasizes the proactive approach to dealing with challenges or difficulties directly.