Opposite in Japanese

"opposite" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "opposite". The most common choice is shown first.

対

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vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare

Reading: tai

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of pattern and measure. Facing pattern with measure.

What it carries

Object, opposite, response. Represents facing.

Related kanji for "opposite"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for opposite?

The most common kanji for "opposite" is 対, read as tai. It means vis-a-vis, opposite, even. Related kanji: 逆 (opposite).

How many strokes does 対 have?

対 has 7 strokes.