No. 328 in Japanese
に対し
“に対し” means “towards,” “regarding,” or “in contrast to.”
In a sentence
彼の態度に対して、みんな深く感動した。
Everyone was deeply moved by his attitude.
Here, 'に対して' is used to indicate the target of a reaction or feeling, specifying what caused the reaction.
その問題に対して、異なる見解がある。
There are different perspectives regarding that issue.
In this example, 'に対して' denotes the subject being considered or discussed.
彼は社会に対して非常に積極的な姿勢を示した。
He showed a very proactive attitude toward society.
In this sentence, 'に対して' expresses a directed attitude or action towards society. It indicates the entity receiving the action or focus.
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