〜に対して(対象・対比) ni taishite

〜に対して(対象・対比)(ni taishite)means “toward ~; with respect to ~; in contrast to ~”. Two uses. Formation: N + に対して

toward ~; with respect to ~; in contrast to ~

N3

Formation

N + に対して

Explanation

Two uses. (1) Object/target: marks the person or thing an action or attitude is directed toward (≈ to / toward / regarding). (2) Contrast: sets up an opposition between two things ('A, in contrast to B'). The noun-modifying form is 〜に対する.

Examples

お客様に対して、いつもていねいに話す。
おきゃくさまにたいして、いつもていねいにはなす。
I always speak politely toward customers.
兄が静かなのに対して、弟はとてもにぎやかだ。
あにがしずかなのにたいして、おとうとはとてもにぎやかだ。
In contrast to the quiet older brother, the younger one is very lively.

FAQ

〜に対して(対象・対比) — what does it mean and how is it used?

toward ~; with respect to ~; in contrast to ~. Two uses. (1) Object/target: marks the person or thing an action or attitude is directed toward (≈ to / toward / regarding). (2) Contrast: sets up an opposition between two things ('A, in contrast to B'). The noun-modifying form is 〜に対する.

〜に対して(対象・対比) — how do you form it?

N + に対して

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