N3
たいこう (taikō)
対抗
rivalry; opposition; counter; compete; stand against
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "対抗"!
彼は同期のライバルに激しく_______し、深夜まで残業して実績を重ねました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ライバルに張り合い対抗する「対抗（し）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『ライバルに対抗する！熱いわね！でもね、私の「世界一可愛い妻になる！」っていう強い対抗意識に対しても、正面から降伏しなさい！』
English: Since it represents competing against a rival, 'rivalry/competing' (taikō) is correct. Haruka: 'Competing against rivals! Passionate! But indeed, surrender directly to my intense rivalry of "becoming the world's cutest wife" too!'
English: Since it represents competing against a rival, 'rivalry/competing' (taikō) is correct. Haruka: 'Competing against rivals! Passionate! But indeed, surrender directly to my intense rivalry of "becoming the world's cutest wife" too!'
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