〜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 ~
N3Formation
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