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反対者 (hantaisha) Japanese meaning: opponent | Kotomora
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Kanji 対 vis-a-vis, opposite, even Related words 敵てき 敵 is a more general term for 'enemy' or 'rival', often implying hostility or conflict, while 反対者 specifically refers to someone who opposes a particular idea or action.
相あい 手て 相手 is a neutral term for 'partner' or 'opponent' in a game, match, or interaction, without the connotation of dissent that 反対者 carries.
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There were many opponents to the plan.
He listened carefully to the dissenter's opinion during the debate.
Etymology Compound of 反対 (opposition) + 者 (person). The reading is standard on'yomi.
