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対
対 (readings: たい, つい; Japanese kanji) means “opposite / pair”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 反対 (opposition).
What does 対 mean?
| Kanji | 対 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | opposite / pair |
| Readings | たい, つい |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 対
対 is read たい or つい depending on the word.
Example words with 対
| Example | 反対 (opposition) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14