対
vis-a-vis · opposite · even · equal · versus · anti- · compare
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pattern and measure. Facing pattern with measure.
Symbolism
Object, opposite, response. Represents facing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
文 + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 対
Proverbs & Idioms
対岸の火事
たいがんのかじ
A fire on the opposite shore
Trouble that seems to not affect oneself
Anime & Manga
正反対な君と僕
You and I Are Polar Opposites
A well-known work with 対 in its Japanese title.
幼なじみが絶対に負けないラブコメ
Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose
A well-known work with 対 in its Japanese title.
Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア-
Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
A well-known work with 対 in its Japanese title.
対魔導学園35試験小隊
Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon
A well-known work with 対 in its Japanese title.
かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies
A well-known work with 対 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 対 mean in Japanese?
対 means vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare.
How do you read 対?
On'yomi: タイ、ツイ (TAI, TSUI). Kun'yomi: あいて、こた.える、そろ.い、つれあ.い、なら.ぶ、むか.う (aite, kotaeru, soroi, tsureai, narabu, mukau).
How many strokes does 対 have?
対 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 対 a good kanji for a tattoo?
対 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.