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対立

たいりつ

N2conflict · opposition

Examples

土地の利用をめぐって二つの意見が対立した。

長年の対立を解くため代表者が話し合った。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 対立 and read たいりつ, it means active opposition between views, interests, or groups.
  • Basic usage: It is used for conflicting land-use positions and efforts to resolve a long dispute.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Stronger than difference
    • The sides stand against each other rather than merely being unlike.

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