GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜に対する
Links a target to a following noun that expresses a feeling, attitude, or response directed toward it.
Examples
新しい制度に対する市民の関心が高まっている。
Public interest in the new system is growing.
Words used
環境問題に対する意識が高まっている。
Awareness of environmental issues is growing.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
に対する（にたいする）to a target noun to link a feeling or attitude toward it to the following noun. - Basic usage:
環境問題に対する意識が高まっている。describes growing awareness directed toward environmental issues.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The target and the person with the feeling
- In
制度に対する市民の関心, the system is the target and citizens are the people interested.市民のand制度に対するestablish different relationships with the following noun.
- In
- Modifying a noun and connecting an action
提案に対する反対modifies the noun for opposition. Useに対してto connect to an action, as in提案に対して反対する.