synonym Comparative
反対
VS
異論
Differences Between "反対" and "異論"
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
異論
Meaning
different opinion; objection; disagreement
Reading
いろん (iron)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その計画に異論はありませんか。
Do you have any objections to that plan?
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！』
- 異論: Refers to having an opinion that differs from others or an official stance. Often used with verbs like 「異論を唱える (to raise an objection)」or 「異論はない (no objection)」.
- 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！』
- 異論: Refers to having an opinion that differs from others or an official stance. Often used with verbs like 「異論を唱える (to raise an objection)」or 「異論はない (no objection)」.
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