synonym Comparative
対立
VS
抵触
Differences Between "対立" and "抵触"
Option A
対立
Meaning
confrontation; opposition; clash; conflict
Reading
たいりつ (tairitsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
経営陣と労働組合の意見が激しく_______し、交渉は決裂してしまいました。
The opinions of the management and the labor union clashed fiercely, and the negotiation broke down.
Option B
抵触
Meaning
infringement, conflict, violation
Reading
ていしょく (teishoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の行為は会社の規則に抵触する可能性がある。
His actions may be in violation of company regulations.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(confrontation; opposition; clash; conflict)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 対立: Refers to a state of confrontation, opposition, clash, or conflict between opinions, groups, or individuals. Often used as 対立する (to clash/confront). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Clash? Conflict? ...っ, The thought of you and me being in conflict makes me so... incredibly sad! We should be in perfect harmony, not opposition! Learn to compromise!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たい、対立？！あんたの意見と私の意見が対立するなんて…っ、そんなの寂しくて悲しいに決まってるでしょバカ！私たちは対立じゃなくて、完璧なハモり（両思い）を目指すのよ！』
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
- 対立: Refers to a state of confrontation, opposition, clash, or conflict between opinions, groups, or individuals. Often used as 対立する (to clash/confront). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Clash? Conflict? ...っ, The thought of you and me being in conflict makes me so... incredibly sad! We should be in perfect harmony, not opposition! Learn to compromise!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たい、対立？！あんたの意見と私の意見が対立するなんて…っ、そんなの寂しくて悲しいに決まってるでしょバカ！私たちは対立じゃなくて、完璧なハモり（両思い）を目指すのよ！』
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
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