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synonym Comparative
立てる
VS
対抗

Differences Between "立てる" and "対抗"

Option A
立てる
Meaning
to stand (something) up, to erect, to establish, to set up (transitive)
Reading
たてる (tateru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は会社を設立するために、新しい計画を立てた。
He made a new plan to establish a company.
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.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to stand (something) up, to erect, to establish, to set up (transitive))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 立てる: 物を垂直に「立てる」、計画や目標を「作る」、音や煙を「出す」など、幅広い意味で使われる他動詞です。/ A transitive verb with a wide range of meanings: to make something stand vertically, to establish a plan or goal, to make a sound or smoke.
- 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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