noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
Describes a state or act of two or more parties standing against each other, often in opinions, interests, or positions. Can be used as a noun, with する to mean 'to be in opposition', or as a の-adjective.
両国の意見が対立している。
The opinions of the two countries are in opposition.
彼は上司と対立することを恐れない。
He is not afraid to confront his boss.
対立候補が現れた。
An opposing candidate has appeared.