対 — Versus
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Common Japanese Words with 対 (Versus)
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Going versus (対) someone means you have to face them.
Frequently Asked Questions About 対 (Versus)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 対 (Versus)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 対 ("Versus", read as たい) is: A tiger (たい) mailman versus a broken mailbox... looks like no mail will get delivered today... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 対 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 対 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 対 means "Versus". Its primary reading is たい (On'yomi: たい; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 対?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 対 include: 対する (たいする - to face, to confront, to oppose).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 対 (Versus) faster?
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