1.
interpersonal; person-to-person; toward other people
Used as a modifier to indicate that an action, skill, or attitude is directed toward or involves other people. Almost always attached to another noun rather than standing alone.
対人関係に悩んでいる。
I'm troubled by my interpersonal relationships.
対人スキルを磨くことが大切だ。
It is important to polish your interpersonal skills.
自動車保険には、対人賠償と対物賠償がある。
Car insurance includes both personal liability and property liability coverage.
Functions as a modifier prefix combining 対 (toward, against) + 人 (person). Always paired with a following noun.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 対人関係: interpersonal relationships
- 対人スキル: interpersonal skills
- 対人恐怖症: social anxiety; fear of people
- 対人賠償: personal liability (insurance)
- 対人援助: helping/support work
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 対物: toward objects — its counterpart, used especially in insurance
- 人間関係: human relationships — more general; can replace 対人関係 in casual speech