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[そう()·たい()]
soutai
noun, suru verb, noun or verb acting prenominally

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[そう()·たい()]
soutai

English Meaning(s) for 相対

noun, suru verb
  1. relativity
noun or verb acting prenominally
  1. relative

Definition and Synonyms for 相対

Confrontation the act of hostile groups opposing each other
Synonyms: 反目, 対当, 対抗, 対立, 敵対, 相対, 相対
Tete-A-Tete a private conversation between two people
Synonyms: 相対, 相対
Reciprocity a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
Synonyms: 交換, 双対, 相対

Meanings for each kanji in 相対

» inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
» vis-a-vis; opposite; even; equal; versus; anti-; compare

Categories 相対 is a member of

Resistance group action in opposition to those in power
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Conversation the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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Relation an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 相対

Sample Sentences for 相対

What do you mean by cultural relativism?
Compared to many other countries, the average intake of trans-fats per person in Japan is low and it is hypothesized that it does not have a strong impact on health.
The words 'beautiful' and 'ugly' are relative terms.
A seller's market is a market in which goods are relatively scarce, buyers have a limited range of choice, and prices are high.
Week 13: Learn about absolute, and relative, motion.

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