対
1. Meaning and Reading
- opposite, versus, pair
- Onyomi : たい
2. Kanji Explanation
- 文 : meanings, views
- 寸 : hand
People with different meanings or views (文) pointing with the hand (寸) and confronting each other — symbolizing ‘to face’ or ‘to oppose’.
3. Example Words
対立
たいりつ
opposition
意見が対立する。
Opinions are in opposition.
対応
たいおう
dealing with, response
問題に対応する。
Deal with a problem.