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対照
taishou
Description
「対照」は、二つのものをくらべて、そのちがいをはっきりさせることです。
"対照" means comparing two things to clarify their differences.
色や性格が大きくちがうときに、「対照的だ」とよく言います。
When colors or personalities are very different, we often say they are "対照的だ".
Meanings
対照taishou
contrast; comparison of two things
二つの絵を対照して見た。
I compared the two paintings.
対照的taishouteki
contrasting; strikingly different
二人の性格は対照的だ。
The two people have contrasting personalities.
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Notes
- Etymology
対 (facing/opposite) + 照 (shine/compare), literally shining two things against each other.
- Nuance
Don't confuse with homophone 対象 (target/object); 対照 means comparison to highlight differences.
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