1.
to oppose, to object, to be against
To express disagreement with or resistance to a proposal, plan, or idea.
彼は戦争に反対している。
He is opposed to war.
親が結婚に反対した。
My parents opposed the marriage.
反対の方はいらっしゃいますか。
Is there anyone opposed?
Formal, used in meetings
反対する means to oppose or object to something.
PATTERN:
〜に反対する: to oppose/object to ~
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 反対意見: opposing opinion
- 反対票: vote against
- 反対運動: opposition movement
- 反対派: opposition faction
- 反対側: opposite side; opposition
NOUN USE:
反対 alone can mean "opposite" or "opposition":
- 反対の方向: opposite direction
- 賛成か反対か: for or against
CONTRAST:
- 反対する: to oppose (disagree with)
- 賛成する: to agree with, support
Related Words
Antonym:
賛成する (to agree)