Japanese

たいりつ
Meaning: conflict; opposition; confrontation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

対
立

Example sentences

The two groups are in sharp conflict over the new policy.
世界は二大陣営に分かれて対立していた。
The world was divided into two major camps and was in conflict.
その政党は内部対立によって二つに分裂した。
The party split into two due to internal conflict.
冷戦時代、ソ連とアメリカは激しく対立していた。
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States were in intense opposition.
対立する二つのグループの融和を図るために、対話の場が設けられた。
A place for dialogue was established to attempt the reconciliation of the two conflicting groups.
両国は長年の対立を経て和睦した。
The two countries made peace after years of conflict.
二者の言い分は真っ向から対立している。
The claims of the two parties are in direct opposition.
与野党の対立が激化している。
The conflict between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
与党内の対立により、政局は混迷を極めている。
Due to conflict within the ruling party, the political situation is extremely chaotic.
両雄並び立たずという言葉の通り、二人の天才は激しく対立した。
As the saying 'two heroes cannot stand together' goes, the two geniuses clashed fiercely.

Usage Notes

Refers to two parties standing in opposition to each other or a state of disagreement where neither side yields.

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