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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

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    Reading

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    文Sentence 寸Measurement

    Example Word

    対する: face or oppose. The Japanese verb '対する (たいする)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to face' or 'to be opposite to', often used in a physical or metaphorical sense. The second meaning is 'to oppose' or 'to confront', indicating a stance against something. This verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as describing physical orientation, emotional confrontation, or opposition in opinions or actions. For example: The house faces the park「その家は公園に対する」(そのいえはこうえんにたいする). He opposed the new policy「彼は新しい政策に対した」(かれはあたらしいせいさくにたいした). It's important to note that '対する' often requires a particle like 'に' to indicate the target of the action.

    Radical

    寸

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    148

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 対

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

    kanji

    文

    Meaning

    Sentence

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using 対

This kanji is used in 18 words:

    word

    絶対

    Meaning

    Absolutely

    word

    対

    Meaning

    Pair, Opposition

    word

    対抗

    Meaning

    Opposition

    word

    対立

    Meaning

    Conflict

    word

    対象

    Meaning

    Target, Subject

    word

    対する

    Meaning

    Face, Oppose

    word

    対策

    Meaning

    Countermeasure

    word

    相対

    Meaning

    Relative

    word

    対比

    Meaning

    Contrast

    word

    対応

    Meaning

    Response, Correspondence

    word

    対処

    Meaning

    Handling

    word

    反対

    Meaning

    Reverse, Opposition

    word

    絶対に

    Meaning

    Absolutely

    word

    対談

    Meaning

    Dialogue

    word

    対面

    Meaning

    Face to face

    word

    対等

    Meaning

    Equal

    word

    対話

    Meaning

    Dialogue

    word

    対照

    Meaning

    Contrast

Kanji Related to 対 Through the Part 文

These 3 kanji contain the part 文 as well.

    kanji

    紋

    Meaning

    Crest, Family crest

    kanji

    蚊

    Meaning

    Mosquito

    kanji

    斑

    Meaning

    Speckled

Kanji Related to 対 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

Learn the Kanji 対

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.

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