반대를 하다
bandae-reul hada
disagree
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use {反對|반대}를 하다 to formally express that you disagree with a plan, proposal, or opinion in a professional or social setting.
- Means: To oppose or object to a specific idea or action.
- Used in: Business meetings, school debates, and serious family discussions.
- Don't confuse: Don't use it for simple preferences like 'I don't like pizza'.
Explanation at your level:
意味
To hold a different opinion or oppose a proposal.
文化的背景
In Korean corporate culture, '반대' is often expressed indirectly to save 'face' ({體面|체면}). Instead of saying 'I oppose,' one might say 'It seems difficult' ({難望|난망}하다/어렵다). Filial piety means children rarely use the word '반대하다' directly to their parents. If they do, it's considered a significant act of rebellion. On Korean portals like Naver, the 'Dislike' button is often labeled as '반대' in comment sections, making it a daily digital action. Protests in Korea often feature banners with '[Noun] 결사 반대' (Oppose [Noun] with one's life), showing the intensity of the word.
Use with '이유'
Always follow up '반대합니다' with '왜냐하면' (because) to sound more logical and less emotional.
Don't be too blunt
In Korea, saying '반대해요' directly to a boss can be a career-ending move. Use '제 생각은 조금 다릅니다' instead.
意味
To hold a different opinion or oppose a proposal.
Use with '이유'
Always follow up '반대합니다' with '왜냐하면' (because) to sound more logical and less emotional.
Don't be too blunt
In Korea, saying '반대해요' directly to a boss can be a career-ending move. Use '제 생각은 조금 다릅니다' instead.
The 'Noun' trick
If you want to sound like a native, use '반대예요' (It's an opposition) instead of '반대해요' in casual debates.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and verb form.
저는 그 계획( ) ( ). (I oppose that plan - formal neutral)
'~에' is the most natural particle for opposing a plan.
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using '반대하다'?
다음 중 '반대하다'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
'반대하다' is for opposing rules, plans, or opinions.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 부모님이 유학 가는 걸 허락하셨어? 나: 아니, 아직도 심하게 ( ).
The context '아니' (No) implies the parents are still opposing.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
Match: 1. 반대야 2. 반대합니다 3. 반대하는 바입니다
'~야' is casual, '~합니다' is standard formal, '~바입니다' is written/official formal.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes! '동물 학대에 반대합니다' is a perfect and common usage.
It is a verb (하다 verb).
The opposite is '찬성' (agreement/support).
No, if you are rooting against a team, use '응원하지 않다' or '상대 팀이다'.
Use '강력히 반대합니다' (strongly oppose).
Only if you are in a formal debate. In a normal class, it might sound too strong.
반대하다 is 'to oppose' (active), while 반대되다 is 'to be opposite' (passive/state).
No, for that use '맞은편' or '반대편'.
Not necessarily. It's a neutral word for a stance, but the act of opposing can be seen as negative in some social contexts.
Yes, e.g., '오늘 나는 그의 제안에 반대했다.'
関連フレーズ
찬성하다
contrastTo agree or support a plan.
거절하다
similarTo refuse or reject an offer.
이의를 제기하다
specialized formTo raise an objection.
거부하다
similarTo reject or deny.
どこで使う？
Office Meeting
Team Leader: 이번 프로젝트는 주말에 진행합시다.
Employee: 죄송하지만, 저는 그 계획에 {反對|반대}를 합니다. 직원들의 휴식이 필요합니다.
Family Dinner
Son: 저 대학 안 가고 요리 배우고 싶어요.
Father: 뭐라고? 아빠는 절대 {反對|반대}다!
School Debate
Student A: 교복 폐지에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
Student B: 저는 학생들의 개성을 위해 교복 폐지에 {反對|반대}하지 않습니다.
Texting a Friend
Friend 1: 오늘 술 마시러 갈까?
Friend 2: 난 반대! 내일 시험 있잖아 ㅋㅋ
Political News
Anchor: 시민들이 새로운 정책에 {反對|반대}하며 거리로 나왔습니다.
Job Interview
Interviewer: 상사의 부당한 지시에 {反對|반대}를 할 수 있습니까?
Applicant: 네, 회사의 이익에 반한다면 예의 바르게 {反對|반대} 의견을 내겠습니다.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Band' (반) that is 'Against' (대) the music. They are 'Banning' the idea!
Visual Association
Imagine a large red 'X' being stamped onto a blueprint or a document. The person stamping it is looking directly at the architect, 'facing' them with 'opposition'.
Rhyme
반대(Bandae) is the way, to say 'No' to the play!
Story
Min-su proposed going to the mountains for the company trip. However, Ji-won hates hiking. She stood up in the meeting, looked at the map, and said '반대해요!' She didn't just dislike it; she took a stand against the mountain plan.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to find one news article in Korean today about a '반대' (protest or opposition) and write down the reason why they are opposing.
In Other Languages
Oponerse
Spanish is reflexive; Korean is a direct action.
S'opposer
French often uses 'être contre' for daily disagreements.
Ablehnen / Widersprechen
German has more specific verbs for different types of opposition.
反対する (Hantai suru)
Almost no difference; very easy for learners of both.
يعارض (Yu'arid)
Arabic usage is often tied to formal debate structures.
反对 (Fǎnduì)
Chinese doesn't need the 'hada' (do) auxiliary.
반대하다
N/A
Opor-se
Reflexive structure vs Korean's 'noun+verb' structure.
Easily Confused
Learners use '반대하다' for personal dislikes.
Use '싫어하다' for feelings/tastes and '반대하다' for opinions/plans.
Learners think 'different' and 'oppose' are the same.
'다르다' is just a difference in thought; '반대하다' is an active stance against.
よくある質問 (10)
Yes! '동물 학대에 반대합니다' is a perfect and common usage.
It is a verb (하다 verb).
The opposite is '찬성' (agreement/support).
No, if you are rooting against a team, use '응원하지 않다' or '상대 팀이다'.
Use '강력히 반대합니다' (strongly oppose).
Only if you are in a formal debate. In a normal class, it might sound too strong.
반대하다 is 'to oppose' (active), while 반대되다 is 'to be opposite' (passive/state).
No, for that use '맞은편' or '반대편'.
Not necessarily. It's a neutral word for a stance, but the act of opposing can be seen as negative in some social contexts.
Yes, e.g., '오늘 나는 그의 제안에 반대했다.'
