Structure
Toward・In regard to
Noun + に対して(1)
Noun + に対する + Noun
In contrast to
Verb + の + に対して
［な］Adjective + な(2) + の + に対して
Noun + （な(2) + の） + に対して
(1) に対しても、に対しては
(2) である
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About に対して
に対する and に対して are two grammar patterns in Japanese that are regularly used to show when (B) is 'opposed to' or 'in contrast with' (A). 対する itself is a verb meaning 'to oppose'. Although this feeling of 'opposition' may be negative, in most circumstances, it just means 'toward' in the sense of targeting something.
に対する will be followed directly by a second noun, while に対して creates a pause in the sentence, before (B) will be explained in the second half of that sentence.
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君に対する気持ちは一生変わらない。
My feelings toward you will never change.
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私は店員に対する態度が悪い人が苦手です。
I don't like people who have a bad attitude towards store employees. (People who target their bad attitude at store employees)
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ああいう風に、先輩に対してタメ口を使うのは良くないと思うよ。
I don't think it is best to talk to a senpai using casual speech in that manner. (Talking casually toward a senior)
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何でいつも私に対してそういう酷いことを言うの？
Why do you always say mean things like that to me? (With me as the target)
Fun Fact
Compared to に関して (another structure used to show how things 'relate' to each other), に対して focuses on (A) and (B) equally, explaining how those things interact, compare, or contrast each other.
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このプロジェクトに関して質問がある方は私に直接電話をしてください。
If you have any questions concerning this project, please give me a call directly. (Questions in relation to this project)
私はサッカーが好きなのに対して、彼はバドミントンが好き。
In contrast to me liking soccer, he likes badminton. (Opposed to me who likes soccer)
Caution
As に対して strongly contrasts (A) and (B), this grammar structure will often be used to express differences between two things. This is very similar to 'whereas' in English.
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マサミは難しい本を読んだのに対して、カスミは簡単な本を読んだ。
Masami read a difficult book, whereas Kasumi read an easy book.
彼の仕事は楽なのに対して、僕の仕事はものすごく大変。
His job is carefree, whereas my job is very difficult.
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彼はみんなに対して優しい人なんです。
He is kind towards everyone.
日本の教育制度に対してどう思う？
What are your thoughts in regards to the Japanese school system?
誰に対しても親切な人になりたい。
I want to be nice towards anyone and everyone.
父が厳しすぎるのに対して、母は優しすぎる。
My father is too strict, in contrast, my mother is too nice.
はぐらかさないで質問に対して答えてください。
Regarding the question, please answer it, without dodging.
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に対して – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (14 in total)
Elisenguyenquoc
Hi!
I also agree with that some years after. Since it is still not split.
Also it would be great to write a little note about the difference between に比べて and のに対して, since it’s 2 different grammar points for comparaison.
jungliemonkey
I think I haven’t quite understood this grammar point (and related ones as a consequence…). Can someone explain why the answer here is に対して and not に対する? Thank you in advance! 🙇♂️
annacteo
From what I could understand from this grammar point when we use に対する, it means ‘toward’ something or someone.
And に対して means regarding something or someone, therefore, it only wants to know about a something section of a subject.
That is why is に対して and not に対する. On the exercise phrase talks only about the questions that ‘mention that part’. So regarding these specific questions that had more about this subject. I wonder if it was too difficult.
Hope it helps.
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