対 opposite

Also: versus

On'yomi
タイ、ツイ
Strokes
7
JLPT
N4
Taught in
Primary school, year 3

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
対 is written in 7 strokes. Each panel adds the next one; the dot marks where the brush starts.

Remember it

A sentence and a measuring hand placed face to face — text versus judge, one side against the opposite side.

A common word

  • 反対 はんたい opposite

Example sentences

  • わたしはそのけいかくにはんたいです。

    I'm against that plan.

  • おきゃくさんにたいしてしんせつにしてください。

    Please be kind toward the customers.

Kanji that share a part

文 is its radical.

  • 斉 adjusted N1
  • 紋 crest N1
  • 蚊 mosquito N1
  • 斎 purify N1
  • 斑 spot N1
  • 斐 beautiful N1

寸 is a component. 25 kanji share it in all.

  • 付 adhere N3
  • 守 guard N3
  • 団 group N2
  • 寺 buddhist Temple N2
  • 寿 longevity N2
  • 村 village N2
  • 専 specialty N2
  • 封 seal N2