対たいす

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

face each other; be facing

Describes two things or people positioned opposite each other. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

See also: 対する

• 二ふたつの山やまが対たいしている。

  The two mountains face each other.

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

be directed toward; be in response to; be related to

Used for abstract orientation, such as attitudes toward the future, or responses to situations. Often appears as ～に対す.

• 彼かれの態たい度どは未み来らいに対たいしている。

  His attitude is directed toward the future.

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

receive (a client, etc.)

Formal or business-like expression for meeting or dealing with a person, especially in a service context.

• 担たん当とう者しゃがお客きゃく様さまに対たいします。

  The person in charge will receive the client.

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

compare with; contrast with; oppose; confront

Covers comparison, contrast, and opposition. The exact meaning depends on context. Often used in formal or analytical writing.

• この案あんは前まえの案あんに対たいしている。

  This plan contrasts with the previous one.

• 彼かれは権けん力りょくに対たいした。

  He opposed the authorities.