対

対 — vis-a-vis, opposite, even

Learn the correct stroke order for 対 (vis-a-vis), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)タイtai、ツイtsui

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あいてaite、こた.えるkotaeru、そろ.いsoroi、つれあ.いtsureai、なら.ぶnarabu、むか.うmukau

Strokes7

Radical寸

Frequency#34

Meaningsvis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

応対おうたいdealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending tonoun

絶対ぜったいabsolutely; definitely; unconditionallyadverb

相対あいたいinvolving only the parties concerned; tete-a-tetenoun

相対そうたいrelativitynoun

対案たいあんcounter-proposal; counter-suggestionnoun

対応たいおうcorrespondence (to); equivalencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 対 (vis-a-vis) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 対 is #34, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

応対おうたい — dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to

絶対ぜったい — absolutely; definitely; unconditionally

相対あいたい — involving only the parties concerned; tete-a-tete

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (寸)

寸measurement 寺Buddhist temple 寿longevity 専specialty 封seal 将leader 射shoot 尉military officer

Same reading

追chase 退retreat 太plump

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 対 have?

The kanji 対 (vis-a-vis) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 対?

対 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 対 mean?

対 means: vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare. On'yomi readings: タイ, ツイ. Kun'yomi readings: あいて, こた.える, そろ.い, つれあ.い, なら.ぶ, むか.う.

What JLPT level is 対?

対 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.