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.
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.
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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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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