synonym Comparative
反対
VS
対抗
Differences Between "反対" and "対抗"
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
対抗
Meaning
rivalry; opposition; counter; compete; stand against
Reading
たいこう (taikō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
競合他社の値下げ攻勢に_______するため、私たちは新しい付加価値サービスを開発しました。
In order to compete against rival companies' price cuts, we developed new value-added services.
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！』
- 対抗: Refers to rivalry, opposition, competing against a rival, or standing against an opponent. Often used as 対抗する (to compete/stand against) or 対抗意識. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rivalry? Oppose? S-So what if I'm taking a rivalry stance against that new girl?! I just want to show you that I am the most superior, reliable manager! Don't you dare look at others!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『対抗？！私が新人の女の子に対抗意識を燃やしてるですって？！バカ！私が全宇宙で一番頼りになる完璧な上司（パートナー）だって、あんたに思い知らせてあげてるだけよ！』
- 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！』
- 対抗: Refers to rivalry, opposition, competing against a rival, or standing against an opponent. Often used as 対抗する (to compete/stand against) or 対抗意識. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rivalry? Oppose? S-So what if I'm taking a rivalry stance against that new girl?! I just want to show you that I am the most superior, reliable manager! Don't you dare look at others!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『対抗？！私が新人の女の子に対抗意識を燃やしてるですって？！バカ！私が全宇宙で一番頼りになる完璧な上司（パートナー）だって、あんたに思い知らせてあげてるだけよ！』
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