Meaning
Use it to explicitly compare two facts, groups, or trends. This entry is not directional に対して 'toward'; ~反面 is often more natural for two sides of one subject.
Formation
- V/い-adjective+のに対して・な-adjective/N+なのに対して
- Aのに対してB for two explicitly named contrasting sides
When to use it
- Where to use it
- It fits analytical comparisons of different people, places, periods, groups, and measurements.
- Where not to use it
- Do not use it as a directional marker toward a recipient or for a merit and drawback of one item without a real comparison.
Examples
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兄が社交的なのに対して弟は無口だ。
Whereas the older brother is sociable, the younger brother is quiet.
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東京の夏は蒸し暑いのに対して北海道の夏は涼しい。
Summers in Tokyo are hot and humid, whereas summers in Hokkaido are cool.
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昨年は売上が減ったのに対して今年は大きく伸びた。
Sales fell last year, whereas they grew significantly this year.
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姉は慎重なのに対して妹はすぐに行動する。
The older sister is cautious, whereas the younger sister acts immediately.
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この車は燃費がいいのに対してあの車は走行性能が高い。
This car has good fuel economy, whereas that car offers better driving performance.
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都会では人口が増えているのに対して地方では減っている。
The population is growing in large cities, whereas it is declining in regional areas.
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姉が一か月前から旅の準備をするのに対して、私は出発の朝に荷物を詰める。
My sister prepares for a trip a month ahead, whereas I pack on the morning of departure.
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古い図書館の外が静かなのに対して、中は色鮮やかな絵でいっぱいだ。
The old library is quiet outside, whereas its interior is filled with colorful paintings.
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北部では雨が増えているのに対して、南部では乾燥が進んでいる。
Rainfall is increasing in the north, whereas the south is becoming drier.
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猫が新しい箱に夢中なのに対して、犬はまったく興味を示さない。
The cat is fascinated by the new box, whereas the dog shows no interest at all.
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兄は肉が好きなのに対して妹は魚が好きです
My older brother likes meat, whereas my younger sister likes fish.
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去年は雪が多かったのに対して今年は少ないです
Last year there was a lot of snow, whereas this year there is little.
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昼はにぎやかなのに対して夜は静かです
It is lively here during the day, whereas at night it is quiet.
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父は早く起きるのに対して母は夜遅くまで起きています
My father gets up early, whereas my mother stays up late.
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この店は現金だけなのに対してあの店はカードも使えます
This shop takes only cash, whereas that one also takes cards.
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姉はよく話すのに対して弟はあまり話しません
My older sister talks a lot, whereas my younger brother says little.
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電車は時間が決まっているのに対して車は自由に出発できます
Trains have fixed schedules, whereas you can leave whenever you like by car.
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東京は雨なのに対して京都は晴れです
It is raining in Tokyo, whereas it is sunny in Kyoto.
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私は文法が得意なのに対して友達は発音が上手です
I am good at grammar, whereas my friend has good pronunciation.
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平日は空いているのに対して週末は混んでいます
It is quiet here on weekdays, whereas it is crowded on weekends.
Important notes
- The form is neutral and somewhat written, and works best when both sides are structurally parallel.
Common mistakes
- Nouns and な-adjectives require なの: 学生なのに対して, 静かなのに対して.
- Do not confuse it with に対して+action meaning 'toward someone.'
Check yourself
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