対抗
たいこう
taikou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
対抗 (たいこう (taikou)) means "Competition". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Competition
Also : Rivalry · Opposition · Antagonism
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Example Sentences
二つの企業が同じ市場で対抗し、激しい競争が繰り広げられている。
ふたつのきぎょうがおなじしじょうでたいこうし、はげしいきょうそうがくりひろげられている。
Two companies are competing in the same market, and intense rivalry is unfolding.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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