JLPT N3 · Communication

反対

はんたい

opposition; the opposite

Stroke order of 反対

2 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

反 · 4 strokes対 · 7 strokes

Memory trick

A hand (又) pushing back against a cliff (厂) to face (対) the other side: opposition.

Parts: 反 = 厂 cliff + 又 hand (against) + 対 = 文 + 寸 hand (facing)

Example sentence

多くの人がその意見に反対しました。

おおくのひとがそのいけんにはんたいしました。

Many people opposed that opinion.

Words with 反

違反violation; breach 反論counterargument

Words with 対

対応response; handling 絶対absolutely

More words: Communication

意見opinion 返事reply; answer 伝えるto tell; to convey 約束promise; appointment 挨拶greeting 会話conversation 表現expression 意味meaning 理由reason 話題topic (of conversation)噂rumour 説得persuasion 感謝gratitude; thanks 賛成agreement; approval

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