N381/219

に対して

Noun + に対してNoun + に対してはVerb/い-adjective + に対してな-adjective + に対してNoun + に対しての + Noun (〜に対しての...)

Meanings

  • In contrast to
  • While
  • In regard to
  • Whereas

About this pattern

Explanation

に対して marks a stance, reaction, or comparison towards something. It is used to contrast or relate one thing to another, or to discuss how something relates to a particular situation, issue, or group. It often introduces a viewpoint, reaction, or assessment about the referenced topic. The particle は or other contrastive markers can follow に対して to emphasize the contrast. It can also link a noun or concept with its corresponding action or evaluation (e.g., how something is treated, responded to, or assessed). Typical contexts include debates, reactions to policies, responses to events, or evaluations of a subject in relation to another.

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Example sentences

環境問題に対しては政府の対応が遅れている。

As for environmental issues, the government's response is slow.

彼の意見に対して賛成する人もいれば反対する人もいる。

Some people agree with his opinion, while others disagree.

これは去年の計画に対しての改良点だ。

These are the improvements in relation to last year's plan.

来客に対して丁寧に対応した。

I responded politely to the guests.

研究の成果に対して評価が厳しい。

The evaluation of the research results is strict.