Japanese symbol for “corresponding”
対向
たいこう
Romaji: taikou
counter-; corresponding; face; opposite
In Japanese, corresponding is 対向, read たいこう (taikou).
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Meanings
- n, vi, vs counter-; corresponding; face; opposite
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “corresponding”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 応当 | おうとう outou | corresponding (to); being equivalent; being relevant (to) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 対応 | たいおう taiou | correspondence (to); equivalence |
| 絶対 | ぜったい zettai | absolutely; definitely; unconditionally |
| 対象 | たいしょう taishou | target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.) |
| 対策 | たいさく taisaku | measure; step; countermeasure |
| 反対 | はんたい hantai | opposition; resistance; antagonism |
| 対立 | たいりつ tairitsu | confrontation; opposition; antagonism |
| 方向 | ほうこう houkou | direction; orientation; bearing |
| 傾向 | けいこう keikou | tendency; trend; inclination |
See also: Chinese symbol for “corresponding”.
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