～に対して JLPT N3 Neutral

～ni taishite

Indicates a target or contrast; 'toward', 'against', 'in contrast to', 'in response to'.

The everyday "toward/regarding" - also used for contrast between two things. (Near-duplicate of n2-123 - same word, taught at both N2 and N3.)

Formation

Verb-casual + に対して, い-Adjective + に対して, な-Adjective + に対して, Noun + に対して

Explanation

The ～に対して grammar point is used to indicate the target or direction of an action, or to show a contrast between two situations or objects. It can be translated as 'toward', 'against', 'in contrast to', or 'in response to' in English. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

子供たちに対して、親は常にやさしくあるべきです。

Parents should always be kind towards their children.

Kodomotachi ni taishite, oya wa tsune ni yasashiku aru beki desu.
彼は質問に対して正直に答えました。

He answered the questions honestly.

Kare wa shitsumon ni taishite shoujiki ni kotaemashita.
田中さんは成功したに対して、佐藤さんは失敗しました。

In contrast to Tanaka-san's success, Satou-san failed.

Tanaka-san wa seikou shita ni taishite, Satou-san wa shippai shimashita.
彼の意見に対して、私は反対の立場を取りました。

In response to his opinion, I took an opposing stance.

Kare no iken ni taishite, watashi wa hantai no tachiba wo torimashita.

Contrast (Toward / In Contrast To)

Noun にひきかえ Noun は JLPT N1