Shirabe
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) firing line;position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.
議長が批判の矢面に立った。
The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
orig. meaning
Other forms 矢表 【やおもて】