suru verb (special)
face; be facing
Describes physical or metaphorical facing, often with に or と. Used for two entities facing each other or one facing another.
二人はテーブルを挟んで対している。
The two are facing each other across the table.
彼の家は海に対して建っている。
His house faces the sea.
suru verb (special)
be directed toward; be in response to; be related to
Abstract direction or relation. Common with 未来, 質問, 問題, etc. Often used as ～に対して.
彼は未来に対して大きな希望を持っている。
He has great hopes for the future.
その質問に対して、彼は何も答えなかった。
He didn't answer anything in response to that question.
suru verb (special)
Used for receiving clients, guests, or patients. Often in business or service contexts.
弁護士は依頼人に対して親身に接した。
The lawyer attended to the client with sincere care.
医者は患者に対して優しく対応した。
The doctor dealt with the patient kindly.
suru verb (special)
compare with; contrast with; be opposed to
Used for comparison or contrast, often with と or に. Can also mean being in opposition to something.
今年の売上は昨年に対して10％増加した。
This year's sales increased by 10% compared to last year.
彼の意見は私の考えに対して真っ向から反対だ。
His opinion is directly opposed to my idea.
suru verb (special)
confront; oppose; compete with
Active confrontation or competition. Often used in sports, debates, or conflicts.
彼は強敵に対して勇敢に戦った。
He fought bravely against a strong opponent.
チームは優勝候補に対して互角に戦った。
The team competed evenly against the championship favorite.