相あい対たいする

suru verb (special), intransitive verb

face each other; be opposite one another

Describes two entities physically or positionally facing each other, often in a neutral or spatial sense.

• 二ふたつの建たて物ものが道みちを挟はさんで相あい対たいしている。

  The two buildings face each other across the street.

• 彼かれらはテーブルを挟はさんで相あい対たいして座すわった。

  They sat facing each other across the table.

suru verb (special), intransitive verb

be in opposition; conflict

Used for abstract opposition, such as conflicting opinions, interests, or stances. Often appears in formal or written contexts.

• 両りょう者しゃの意い見けんは相あい対たいしており、合ごう意いには至いたらなかった。

  The opinions of both sides were in opposition, and they did not reach an agreement.