HomeGrammarJLPT N2~に対して (〜ni taishite)

~に対して (〜ni taishite)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Expresses 'toward', 'against', 'in contrast to', or 'in response to'.

Formation

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

Nihon no bunka ni taishite sonkei no nen wo motte imasu.

I have a sense of respect towards Japanese culture.

Kare ni taishite burei na taido wo toranaide kudasai.

Please don't have a rude attitude towards him.

Sensei no shitsumon ni taishite, kanojo wa sugu ni kotaemashita.

In response to the teacher's question, she answered immediately.

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.

Practice

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