Japanese Conversation · Level 113
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Japanese word
対抗
Pronunciation
Romajitaikō
Meaning
- nouncompetition
Example
この店は近くの店に対抗しています。ko no mise wa chika ku no mise ni tai kō shi te i ma su
This store competes with a nearby store.
More examples
強い相手に対抗するには、チームワークが大切です。tsuyo i ai te ni tai kō su ru ni wa chī mu wā ku ga tai setsu de su
To compete against a strong opponent, teamwork is important.
Core concept
Expresses a direct effort to match or challenge a counterpart.
Common phrases
対抗するtai kō su ru
compete
対抗意識tai kō i shiki
competitive spirit
Similar words
競争kyōsō: Competition between people or groups seeking to match or surpass one another.
対戦taisen: A direct contest between opponents or opposing teams.
勝負shōbu: A contest or match between opponents competing against each other.
Definition in Japanese
特定の相手に対して競い合い、張り合うこと。toku tei no ai te ni tai shi te kiso i a i ha ri a u ko to
Word origin
対抗 (taikō) is formed from 対 (tai, "facing") and 抗 (kō, "resist"), giving it the basic sense of facing and resisting an opponent.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 対抗する (taikō suru) can describe a team, person, or product competing with a counterpart, so the word applies beyond sports.
Other meanings
- oppositionnoun
- rivalrynoun
Opposites
- 協力kyōryokucooperationnoun
Related words
- 対抗心taikōshincompetitive spiritnoun