～に対して
～ni taishite
JLPT N3 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + に対して, い-Adjective + に対して, な-Adjective + に対して, Noun + に対して
Indicates a target or contrast; 'toward', 'against', 'in contrast to', 'in response to'.
When to use
The everyday "toward/regarding" - also used for contrast between two things. (Near-duplicate of n2-123 - same word, taught at both N2 and N3.)
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
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Parents should always be kind towards their children.
Kodomotachi ni taishite, oya wa tsune ni yasashiku aru beki desu.
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He answered the questions honestly.
Kare wa shitsumon ni taishite shoujiki ni kotaemashita.
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In contrast to Tanaka-san's success, Satou-san failed.
Tanaka-san wa seikou shita ni taishite, Satou-san wa shippai shimashita.
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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)
Corpus examples (60)
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You pay for the convenience of living near a station.
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Nelson Mandela was courteous and polite to all.
その男は私にお前は誰かと尋ねたが、その質問に対しては私は答える必要はないと思った。
The man asked me who I was, to which question I did not think it necessary to answer.
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The union exerts a dominant influence on the conservative party.
アメリカ人が事件に対して影響力をもっと持っていなかったならば、戦争はたぶん避けられたかも知れない。
If the Americans had had less influence on affairs, war might well have been avoided.
フランス人もイギリス人も飲むのが好きだが、後者はビールを好むのに対して前者は赤ワインが好きだ。
The French and the English like drinking, but the latter prefer beer whereas the former go in for red wine.
「ちゃちなおもちゃみたいな」と言うのは、ちゃちなおもちゃに対して失礼です。
To say that it gives the impression of a cheap toy is unfair to cheap toys.
あなたの作業に対して外から見れる能力、そして、人間らしく道徳を中心にした態度に関して、尊敬をしています。
You have my respect for your ability to see your own enterprise from the outside and for operating within ordinary human and moral limits.
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Depending on the results both companies may be put under administrative guidance from February.
これに対して霊的なことがらに関する熱心な会話は、霊的な進歩に大いなる助けとなります。
Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.
健康を害さないように、常日頃から、体に対して様々な気配りをしています。
In my daily life I take care in various ways of my body so as not to damage my health.
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The judgement is very fair to both parties.
老婦人は、道路を横断するのを手伝ったことに対して、私に感謝した。
The old lady thanked me for helping her across the road.
「おまえの軍など我が軍に対しては無力だよ」と、彼は笑っていった。
"Your army is impotent against mine!!" he laughed.
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Parents are responsible for their children's education.
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You cannot be too good to your parents.
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You cannot be too good to your parents.
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My eyes are very sensitive to the light.
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People rose in revolt against the king.
こういう特典に対して私達はどんな代償を支払わなければならないのか。
What price do we have to pay for these advantages?
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The company gave him a gold watch in acknowledgement of his services.
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Some people took hostile attitudes toward the illegal aliens.
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We are grateful to you for your help.
しかし我々の直面している課題に対して私はいつもあなたたちと一緒に素直になりたい。
But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face.
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Strong measures should be taken against wrong doers.