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What is the Kanji for 'Against'? | 対

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Against', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Against' is 対.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Against

    Reading

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Measurement Sentence

    Example Word

    対策: countermeasure. The Japanese noun '対策 (たいさく)' means 'countermeasure' or 'measure'. It refers to actions or plans taken to prevent or deal with a problem or situation. This word is often used in contexts related to safety, security, or problem-solving. For example: We need to take countermeasures against cyber attacks「サイバー攻撃に対する対策が必要だ」(サイバーこうげきにたいするたいさくがひつようだ). The company implemented measures to reduce costs「会社はコスト削減の対策を実施した」(かいしゃはコストさくげんのたいさくをじっしした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    148

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sentence

Words Using

This kanji is used in 18 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 文 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crest, Family crest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mosquito

    kanji

    Meaning

    Speckled

Learn the Kanji

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What does 対 mean?

対 means 'Against'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.