English–Japanese
“in sharp contrast” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaishōteki
Example
姉と弟の性格は対照的です。ane to otōto no sei kaku wa tai shō teki de su
The personalities of the sister and brother are in sharp contrast.
How to say “in sharp contrast” in Japanese
“In sharp contrast” in Japanese is 対照的 (taishōteki).
Describes two people or things whose different qualities become especially clear when they are viewed together.
Example sentences with 対照的
昼と夜では街の雰囲気が対照的です。hiru to yoru de wa machi no fun i ki ga tai shō teki de su
The city has sharply contrasting atmospheres during the day and at night.
Tips for using 対照的
- In conversational Japanese, 対照的 (taishōteki) commonly follows nouns joined by と (to), marking a clear contrast between them rather than merely saying they are different.