noun (common) (futsuumeishi) firing line;position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)

expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'tsu' ending idiomatic expression to be in the firing line;to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.);to face (e.g. questioning)