noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
personal; interpersonal
Used for matters involving people, human relations, or person-to-person interactions. Often appears in compounds like 対人関係 (interpersonal relationships) or 対人スキル (people skills).
対人関係のストレスが大きい。
Stress from interpersonal relationships is great.
She has built good relationships with her coworkers.
彼は対人スキルが高い。
He has strong people skills.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun, used as a prefix
anti-personnel; anti-human
Used in military or security contexts for weapons, mines, or measures designed to harm or target people. Also appears in speculative or ethical discussions about anti-human actions.
対人地雷の禁止を求める声が高まっている。
Calls for a ban on anti-personnel landmines are growing.
その兵器は対人用に設計されている。
The weapon is designed for anti-personnel use.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
personal liability
Used in insurance and legal contexts for coverage or responsibility related to injury or damage caused to other people. Common in terms like 対人保険 (personal liability insurance) or 対人賠償 (personal injury compensation).
自動車保険には対人賠償が含まれている。
Car insurance includes personal liability coverage.
対人保険に加入することをお勧めします。
We recommend taking out personal liability insurance.
The anti-personnel mines in the area were removed thanks to international support.
You should take out personal liability insurance when you buy a car.
I developed people skills through customer service work.
If you cause an accident, you will be liable for injury to the other person.
対人 concerns matters involving people (relationships, injury, targeting persons), while 対物 concerns property or objects (e.g. 対物保険 covers damage to things, not people).
personal relations; interpersonal relationships
PvP battle; player vs. player
personal credit
anti-personnel land mine
interpersonal sensitivity; feelings toward others
anthropophobia; social anxiety disorder
Compound of 対 (たい, 'toward, against') and 人 (じん, 'person'). The meaning shifts depending on context: 'interpersonal' when neutral, 'anti-personnel' in military use, and 'personal liability' in insurance.