反対 — meaning in English
hantai
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English meaning
- anti adj Opposed to a particular idea, policy, or plan.
- object noun A physical thing that can be seen or touched.
- objection noun A statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached.
- oppose verb To disagree with or actively resist something.
- opposition noun Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, a plan, policy, or idea.
- vice versa adverb With the two things just mentioned swapped round; the other way about.
Senses
反対 is used for these senses in English:
- anti- Against, opposed to.
- object (intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
- objection A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
- oppose To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
- opposition The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
- opposition (politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.
- vice versa (generally after or) The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.
anti — full definition
- adj Opposed to a particular idea, policy, or plan.
- noun A person who is strongly against a particular thing, cause, or public figure.
object — full definition
- noun A physical thing that can be seen or touched.
- noun A goal or purpose behind an action.
- noun Grammar: the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.
- verb To express disagreement or opposition to something.