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Definition and Synonyms for 対照
| 1. | 対照 | 違いを比べて区別する行為 |
| Contrast | the act of distinguishing by comparing differences | |
| Synonyms: | 対比, 対照 | |
| 2. | 比す | 違いを示すまたは、強調するために、反対に加える |
| Contrast | put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
| Synonyms: | 対比, 対照, 引き合う, 引き合わせる, 比する, 比べる, 比較 | |
| 3. | 対照 | 科学的な実験で、他の条件を比べるための標準 |
| Control | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment | |
| Synonyms: | 対照 | |
| 4. | 参照 | 類似点と相違点を基にした関係 |
| Comparison | relation based on similarities and differences | |
| Synonyms: | くらべ, 参照, 対比, 対照, 引き合い, 引き合う, 比べる, 比較 | |
| 5. | 差 | 比較された物事の対立点または相違点 |
| Direct Contrast | the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared | |
| Synonyms: | さし, コントラスト, 対照, 差 |
Meanings for each kanji in 対照
| » | 対 | vis-a-vis; opposite; even; equal; versus; anti-; compare |
| » | 照 | illuminate; shine; compare; bashful |
Categories 対照 is a member of
| 1. | 結付き | 2つの実体あるいは部分にともに属する、あるいは固有な抽象的実体 |
| Relation | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together | |
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| 2. | 比較 | 類似性を調べる行為 |
| Comparing | the act of examining resemblances | |
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| 3. | 区別 | 異なっていると強調される |
| Distinguish | mark as different | |
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| 4. | 尺度 | 何かを判断する観点からの理想 |
| Standard | the ideal in terms of which something can be judged | |
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| 5. | 反対 | 対立した者の間の関係 |
| Oppositeness | the relation between opposed entities | |
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Sample Sentences for 対照
夫は妻とは対照的に、買い物を楽しんでいないようだった。
In contrast to her, her husband didn't seem to be enjoying the shopping.
米国の豊かさは発展途上国の貧しさと比較対照される。
The affluence of the United States is often contrasted with the poverty of undeveloped countries.
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