Japanese word

対する

Pronunciation

Romajitaisuru

Meaning

  • verbface

Example

選手は強い相手に対しても落ち着いています。sen shu wa tsuyo i ai te ni tai shi te mo o chi tsu i te i ma su

The player stays calm even when facing a strong opponent.

Illustration for 対する (face)

More examples

選手は強い相手に正面から対します。sen shu wa tsuyo i ai te ni shō men ka ra tai shi ma su

The player faces a strong opponent head-on.

Core concept

Describes two sides or things as positioned toward each other in opposition or direct engagement.

Common phrases

  • 正面から対するshō men ka ra tai su ru

    face squarely

Similar words

向かい合うmukaiau: To be positioned opposite another person, team, or thing.
対戦するtaisensuru: To compete against another person or team in a game or sport.
立ち向かうtachimukau: To face an opponent while making an effort to resist or overcome the challenge.

Definition in Japanese

相手や物事に向かい合う立場になる。ai te ya mono goto ni mu ka i a u tachi ba ni na ru

Word origin

The verb 対する (taisuru, "to face") combines 対 (tai, "opposition") with する (suru, "to do"), forming a verb for facing something or someone.

Usage tips

  • In sports reports, 対する (taisuru) often introduces the opponent that a team or player faces in a contest.

Other meanings

  • be oppositeverb

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