VocabJLPT N3
confrontation
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. confrontation
  2. 2. opposition
This noun and verb (with する) describes a conflict or confrontation between two opposing sides, such as people, groups, or ideas. It implies a clash of interests or opinions where neither side agrees with the other.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the negotiating table, emotional confrontations should be avoided.

Sentence 2

Wait, do you really need to make this into a confrontation?

Sentence 3

Personally, I'd rather keep my distance than force a confrontation.

Sentence 4

If we're going to have a confrontation over this, can we at least verify the facts first?

Sentence 5

It's less about who's right and more about why the confrontation happened in the first place, right?