synonym Comparative
競争
VS
対抗
Differences Between "競争" and "対抗"
Option A
競争
Meaning
competition, contest, rivalry
Reading
きょうそう (kyousou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この仕事は競争が激しいです。
This job involves fierce competition.
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: "(competition, contest, rivalry)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 競争: Can be a noun (激しい競争 - fierce competition) or combined with する to form a verb (競争する - to compete). Implies striving to be superior or win against others.
- 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！』
- 競争: Can be a noun (激しい競争 - fierce competition) or combined with する to form a verb (競争する - to compete). Implies striving to be superior or win against others.
- 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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