JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
対 — vis-a-vis
- Reading
- タイ・ツイ・あいて・こた.える・そろ.い・つれあ.い・なら.ぶ・むか.う
- Meaning
- vis-a-vis; opposite; even; equal; versus; anti-; compare
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
対 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is タイ・ツイ・あいて・こた.える・そろ.い・つれあ.い・なら.ぶ・むか.う and it means vis-a-vis; opposite; even; equal; versus; anti-; compare. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
対 appears in everyday japanese words such as 対 (pair), 対処 (deal with) and 対応 (interaction).
Japanese words containing 対
Frequently asked questions
What does 対 mean in Japanese?
対 means vis-a-vis; opposite; even; equal; versus; anti-; compare in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 対 read?
対 is read タイ・ツイ・あいて・こた.える・そろ.い・つれあ.い・なら.ぶ・むか.う. Reading it inside real words — 対 and 対処 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 対 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 対 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 対 in a word?
A common word containing 対 is 対 (たい) — "pair". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 対 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 対 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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