～に対して (〜ni taishite)
Explanation
Expresses 'toward', 'against', 'in contrast to', or 'in response to'.
Formation
Noun + に対して
Detailed Explanation
The ～に対して grammar point is used to indicate a direction or target, showing an action or attitude towards something or someone. It can also be used to show a contrast between two situations or to express 'in response to' an action or situation.
Examples
日本の文化に対して尊敬の念を持っています。
Nihon no bunka ni taishite sonkei no nen wo motte imasu.
I have a sense of respect towards Japanese culture.
彼に対して無礼な態度を取らないでください。
Kare ni taishite burei na taido wo toranaide kudasai.
Please don't have a rude attitude towards him.
先生の質問に対して、彼女はすぐに答えました。
Sensei no shitsumon ni taishite, kanojo wa sugu ni kotaemashita.
In response to the teacher's question, she answered immediately.
男性に対して、女性は同じ仕事でも低い給料をもらっている。
Dansei ni taishite, josei wa onaji shigoto demo hikui kyuuryou wo moratte iru.
In contrast to men, women receive lower salaries for the same job.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.