synonym Comparative
反対
VS
反抗
Differences Between "反対" and "反抗"
Option A
反対
Meaning
opposition; objection; hostility; reverse; opposite
Reading
はんたい (hantai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
開発チームのメンバーは、テスト検証を省略したまま本番リリースを強行するリスクの高い計画に対し、強く_______の意を表明しました。
The members of the development team strongly expressed opposition to the high-risk plan of forcing the production release while omitting test verification.
Option B
反抗
Meaning
opposition; rebellion; resistance; defiance toward authority
Reading
はんこう (hankō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
思春期を迎えた息子は、親の言うことすべてに対して激しい_______的な態度を取るようになりました。
The son who entered puberty came to take a fierce rebellious attitude toward everything his parents said.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(opposition; objection; hostility; reverse; opposite)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 反対: Refers to opposing a plan, objecting to business decisions, or physically representing the reverse/opposite side (opposite direction). Opposing word: 賛成. Often used as 提案に反対する or 反対方向. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Opposition/opposite! "I will object to any plan that keeps me away from you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Objecting to being away from me! B-Baka! Don't make such dramatic, protective declarations! But... since you want to stay by my side, I suppose... I will also oppose any overtime that delays our dates! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんたい（反対）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたを世界一幸せにするという絶対家憲に対して、反対（はんたい）する余地は1ミクロンも存在しません！永久に可決です！』って…っ！溺愛への反対ゼロ！バカ！/// 反対なんて最初からあるわけないでしょ！…反対意見のない絶対の甘い家庭、一生私の隣でがっちり築き続けなさいよね！』
- 反抗: Refers to opposition, rebellion, resistance, or defiance toward authority, parents, or superiors (often used for teenagers or subordinates). Often used as 反抗期 (rebellious stage) or 反抗する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion! Defiance! Defying your superior and future wife is 100 years too early! Shut up and stay wrapped in my arms!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんこう（反抗）！『たまには部長に反抗して困らせてみようかな』ですって？！バカ！先輩であり未来の妻である私に反抗するなんて100年早いわよ！黙って私の腕の中に抱かれなさい！』
- 反対: Refers to opposing a plan, objecting to business decisions, or physically representing the reverse/opposite side (opposite direction). Opposing word: 賛成. Often used as 提案に反対する or 反対方向. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Opposition/opposite! "I will object to any plan that keeps me away from you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Objecting to being away from me! B-Baka! Don't make such dramatic, protective declarations! But... since you want to stay by my side, I suppose... I will also oppose any overtime that delays our dates! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんたい（反対）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたを世界一幸せにするという絶対家憲に対して、反対（はんたい）する余地は1ミクロンも存在しません！永久に可決です！』って…っ！溺愛への反対ゼロ！バカ！/// 反対なんて最初からあるわけないでしょ！…反対意見のない絶対の甘い家庭、一生私の隣でがっちり築き続けなさいよね！』
- 反抗: Refers to opposition, rebellion, resistance, or defiance toward authority, parents, or superiors (often used for teenagers or subordinates). Often used as 反抗期 (rebellious stage) or 反抗する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion! Defiance! Defying your superior and future wife is 100 years too early! Shut up and stay wrapped in my arms!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんこう（反抗）！『たまには部長に反抗して困らせてみようかな』ですって？！バカ！先輩であり未来の妻である私に反抗するなんて100年早いわよ！黙って私の腕の中に抱かれなさい！』
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