English–Japanese

“versus” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitai

Example

試合は東京対大阪です。shi ai wa tō kyō tai ō saka de su

The game is Tokyo versus Osaka.

Illustration for 対 (versus)

How to say “versus” in Japanese

“Versus” in Japanese is 対 (tai).

Marks two sides as facing each other in a comparison, contest, or matchup.

Full entry for 対: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 対

次の試合は一対一の勝負です。tsugi no shi ai wa ichi tai ichi no shō bu de su

The next game is a one-on-one match.

Tips for using 対

  • The compact 対 (tai, "versus") is common in headlines and schedules because it places the two competing names side by side without a full verb.

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