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対
Opposite, Pair, Versus
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The symbol 'vs.' in Japanese sports schedules is usually written with 対. You'll also see it in words like 対話 (dialogue) and 対策 (countermeasure).
Memory Trick
Imagine TWO PEOPLE standing FACE TO FACE. They are directly OPPOSITE each other, ready for a match.
Readings
Onyomi: タイ (tai), ツイ (tsui)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
対する
たいする (taisuru)
To face
対話
たいわ (taiwa)
Dialogue
対策
たいさく (taisaku)
Countermeasure
反対
はんたい (hantai)
Opposition
Example Sentence
私は その 意見に 反対です。
わたしは その いけんに はんたいです。
watashi wa sono iken ni hantai desu
I am against that opinion.