Japanese Conversation · Level 129
60 words
Japanese word
抵抗
Pronunciation
Romajiteikō
Meaning
- nounopposition
Example
その案には抵抗があります。so no an ni wa tei kō ga a ri ma su
There is opposition to the plan.
More examples
利用者は新しい規則に抵抗を示しました。ri yō sha wa atara shi i ki soku ni tei kō o shime shi ma shi ta
Users showed opposition to the new rule.
Core concept
It marks a deliberate pushback against a proposal, request, or outside pressure.
Common phrases
抵抗があるtei kō ga a ru
there is resistance
抵抗を示すtei kō o shime su
show opposition
抵抗を感じるtei kō o kan ji ru
feel resistance
Similar words
反対hantai: A disagreement with a plan, opinion, or proposed action.
反発hanpatsu: A forceful response to pressure, control, or treatment that feels unacceptable.
拒否kyohi: The act of turning down a request, offer, or proposed action.
Definition in Japanese
ある計画や申し出などに反対し、受け入れることを拒む気持ちや態度。a ru kei kaku ya mō shi de na do ni han tai shi u ke i re ru ko to o koba mu ki mo chi ya tai do
Word origin
抵抗 (teikō) is a compound of 抵 (tei, "oppose") and 抗 (kō, "resist"), both linked to the idea of holding back what comes from outside.
Usage tips
- In casual Japanese, 抵抗がある (teikō ga aru) often signals that a choice feels unacceptable or uncomfortable, even when the speaker does not reject it openly.
Other meanings
- resistancenoun
- standing up to ___noun
Opposites
- 賛成sanseisupportnoun
Related words
- 抵抗感teikōkanfeeling of resistancenoun
- 抵抗力teikōryokuresistancenoun