• 反対はんたい — opposition, the opposite
• 絶対ぜったい — absolute, definitely
• 対話たいわ — dialogue, conversation
• 対象たいしょう — target, object (of study, focus)
• 対策たいさく — countermeasure, measure against

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The kanji 対 expresses the idea of things being set against each other — like opponents in a game or differing opinions. It's used often in modern contexts like politics, sports, and social interactions. The radical 寸 (sunzukuri) contributes to meanings related to measurement or balance.

この試合しあいは 日本にほん 対 韓国かんこくです。
This match is Japan versus Korea.

反対はんたいの意見いけんも大切たいせつです。
Opposing opinions are also important.