vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal

About this kanji

The kanji 対 primarily means "opposite" or "versus," and it's commonly used in nouns. It can indicate a relationship between two things that are facing each other. For example, 絶対 (ぜったい) means "absolutely" and shows a clear stance, while 対応 (たいおう) refers to "correspondence" or how things respond to each other. Another example is 対決 (たいけつ), meaning "confrontation," often used in contexts where two parties face off. A usage note: while 対 can describe opposition, it can also imply equality or balance, making it a versatile kanji in various contexts.

Example sentences

• 対策を講じる必要がある。

  Measures need to be taken.

Meanings across languages

English

vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare

Tiếng Việt

đối diện, đối lập, bằng nhau, bằng, đối kháng, chống lại, so sánh

日本語

対面, 対照, 均等, 等しい, 対抗, 反対, 比較

한국어

마주, 반대, 같다, 평등, 대결, 반대, 비교

中文

面对, 对立, 均等, 平等, 对抗, 反对, 比较

id

berhadapan

th

ต่อหน้า

es

frente a

fr

vis-à-vis

de

gegenüber

pt

em frente de

Common compounds

• 絶対ぜったいabsolutely, definitely, unconditionally
• 対応たいおうcorrespondence (to), equivalence, suitability
• 対外たいがいexternal, foreign, with foreign countries
• 対決たいけつconfrontation, showdown
• 対抗たいこうopposition, rivalry, competition
• 対策たいさくmeasure, step, countermeasure
• 対象たいしょうtarget, object (of worship, study, etc.), subject (of taxation, etc.)
• 対戦たいせんfighting (against), taking on (an opponent), facing

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