対抗
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Noun meaning 'opposition' or 'antagonism'. Often used in compounds like 『対抗する』 (taikou suru, 'to oppose') as a suru-verb.
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing a local sports rivalry between their favorite teams at a café.

対抗

たいこう

opposition, antagonism

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Imagine two teams facing off in a game: they're in opposition. 'Tai-kou' sounds like 'tie-co' — think of a tie in a competition where both sides are in opposition.

Cultural Note

In Japanese sports and business, 『対抗』 (taikou) is often used to describe rivalries or competitions, such as 『対抗戦』 (taikousen, 'rivalry match') between schools or companies.

Forms

Base: 対抗Noun meaning 'opposition' or 'antagonism'. Often used in compounds like 『対抗する』 (taikou suru, 'to oppose') as a suru-verb.