対人
Meanings
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).
Stress from interpersonal relationships is great.
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.
Calls for a ban on anti-personnel landmines are growing.
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).
Car insurance includes personal liability coverage.
We recommend taking out personal liability insurance.
Usage patterns
- 対人関係を築くto build interpersonal relationships
She has built good relationships with her coworkers.
- 対人地雷を撤去するto remove anti-personnel mines
The anti-personnel mines in the area were removed thanks to international support.
- 対人保険に加入するto take out personal liability insurance
You should take out personal liability insurance when you buy a car.
- 対人スキルを身につけるto acquire people skills
I developed people skills through customer service work.
- 対人賠償責任を負うto bear liability for injuring another person
If you cause an accident, you will be liable for injury to the other person.