noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
standing facing each other; facing each other
Describes two large things (mountains, buildings, etc.) positioned opposite each other, often in a static, imposing manner. More literary than everyday speech.
二つの山が対峙している。
The two mountains stand facing each other.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for adversarial standoffs between people, armies, or forces. Implies a tense, often prolonged, face-to-face opposition. Common in news and formal writing.
警察とデモ隊が対峙した。
The police and demonstrators confronted each other.
両軍は国境で対峙している。
The two armies are in a standoff at the border.