Japanese word

対立

Pronunciation

Romajitairitsu

Meaning

  • nounconflict

Example

二つのグループの対立が続いています。futa tsu no gu rū pu no tai ritsu ga tsuzu i te i ma su

The conflict between the two groups continues.

Illustration for 対立 (conflict)

More examples

新しい制度をめぐる対立が、地域全体に広がりました。atara shi i sei do o me gu ru tai ritsu ga chi iki zen tai ni hiro ga ri ma shi ta

The conflict over the new system spread throughout the community.

Core concept

Describes two sides holding positions that push against each other, creating a continuing divide.

Common phrases

  • 意見の対立i ken no tai ritsu

    a clash of opinions

  • 対立が続くtai ritsu ga tsuzu ku

    the conflict continues

  • 対立を深めるtai ritsu o fuka me ru

    deepen the conflict

  • 対立を避けるtai ritsu o sa ke ru

    avoid conflict

  • 対立を解消するtai ritsu o kai shō su ru

    resolve the conflict

Similar words

争いarasoi: A dispute in which people or groups argue over an issue.
紛争funsō: A serious disagreement between people or groups.
論争ronsō: A formal argument between opposing opinions or claims.

Definition in Japanese

二つ以上の立場や意見などが互いに譲らず、争い合う状態。futa tsu i jō no tachi ba ya i ken na do ga taga i ni yuzu ra zu araso i a u jō tai

Word origin

対 (tai, "against") + 立 (ritsu, "stand") forms a Sino-Japanese compound for positions standing against each other.

Usage tips

  • In news and conversation, 対立 (tairitsu) often describes opposing sides or views even when no physical fight occurs.

Other meanings

  • confrontationnoun
  • oppositionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 対立するtairitsusuruopposeverb
  • 対立的tairitsutekiconfrontationalna-adjective

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