noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Used for highlighting differences by placing two things side by side. Often appears in academic, analytical, or descriptive contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to contrast' or 'to compare'.
二つの絵を対照してみると、色の使い方が全く違う。
When you contrast the two paintings, the use of color is completely different.
このレポートでは、日本とアメリカの教育制度を対照している。
This report contrasts the education systems of Japan and the United States.