Japanese

はんたい
Meaning: opposition; opposite; objection
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

反
対

Example sentences

I went to study abroad despite my family's opposition.
道路の反対側に渡った。
I crossed to the opposite side of the road.
私はあえて反対の意見を言った。
I daringly expressed a contrary opinion.
政府の政策に対し、多くの反対意見が出された。
Many opposing opinions were voiced against the government's policy.
中には反対する人もいる。
Some people are opposed.
多くの人々が反対の声を上げた。
Many people raised their voices in opposition.
地元の住民たちが新しい工場の建設に反対している。
Local residents are protesting against the construction of the new factory.
実際のところ、彼はその計画に反対している。
Actually, he is against that plan.
周囲の反対を押し切って、彼は自分の道を進んだ。
He pushed through the opposition of those around him and followed his own path.
周囲の反対を押し切って、自分の心の声に従うことにした。
I decided to follow my inner voice, pushing through the opposition from those around me.

Usage Notes

Refers to both a state of being reverse or against an opinion. 'Suru' can be added to make it a verb.

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