Vocabulary

What does 対照 (たいしょう, taishou) mean?

対照 (たいしょう, taishou) means contrast, comparison.

Quick facts
Readingたいしょう
Romajitaishou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
たいしょう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontaishou

contrast, comparison

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive contrast; antithesis; comparison

Example sentences

  • The two colors are in contrast with each other.

  • My older brother and younger brother have contrasting personalities.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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