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対立
tairitsu
Description
「対立」は、二つの人やグループの考えが合わなくて、ぶつかることです。
"対立" means when the ideas of two people or groups do not agree and clash.
ニュースでよく「意見の対立」や「国の対立」という形で使われます。
In the news, it is often used in phrases like "意見の対立" (conflict of opinions) or "国の対立" (conflict between countries).
Meanings
対立tairitsu
opposition; conflict; confrontation between two sides
二つのグループの意見が対立している。
The opinions of the two groups are in conflict.
対立するtairitsu suru
to be opposed; to clash; to confront
両国はこの問題で対立した。
The two countries clashed over this issue.
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Notes
- Etymology
対 (facing, opposing) + 立 (stand); literally standing against each other.
- Nuance
対立 stresses ongoing opposing positions, while 衝突 emphasizes an actual clash or fight.
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