English–Japanese
“contrast” in Japanese
How to say “contrast” in Japanese
“Contrast” in Japanese is 対照 (taishō).
It sets unlike things against each other so that their distinctive features stand out through comparison.
Example sentences with 対照
白い壁と黒い家具の対照が、部屋を引き締めています。shiro i kabe to kuro i ka gu no tai shō ga heya o hi ki shi me te i ma su
The contrast between the white walls and black furniture gives the room a sharper look.
Tips for using 対照
- In formal Japanese, 対照的 (taishōteki) is used for a marked difference between people, things, or situations rather than for an ordinary act of comparing them.
Other Japanese words for “contrast”
この表は二つの国の文化の対比を示しています。ko no hyō wa futa tsu no kuni no bun ka no tai hi o shime shi te i ma su
This chart shows the contrast between the cultures of two countries.
白と黒のコントラストがきれいです。shiro to kuro no ko n to ra su to ga ki re i de su
The contrast between black and white is beautiful.