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oppose in Japanese

oppose in Japanese is 反対, 対抗, 阻む — oppose means to disagree with or actively resist something.

oppose in Japanese

反対
verb
Pronounced: hantai
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
対抗
verb
Pronounced: taikō
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
阻む
verb
Pronounced: habamu
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
阻止
verb
Pronounced: soshi
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

What does "oppose" mean?

  1. verb To disagree with or actively resist something.
    "Several senators opposed the bill."
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oppose in a sentence

  • Several senators opposed the bill.
  • Local residents opposed the construction of the new highway.

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What is "oppose" in Japanese?

"oppose" in Japanese is 反対, 対抗, 阻む. oppose means: To disagree with or actively resist something.

How do you pronounce 反対?

"oppose" in Japanese is 反対, pronounced "hantai".

How do you use "oppose" in a sentence?

Example: "Several senators opposed the bill." In Japanese, "oppose" is 反対, 対抗, 阻む.

Are there other ways to say "oppose" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "oppose": 反対, 対抗, 阻む, 阻止.

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