Lingaku対【つい】
Frequency rank: 1,956. – 1,957. (for form つい: 1,189.)
- pair; couple; set
- antithesissee also 対句
- counter for items that come in pairs
- counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
counter
Forms
- 対【つい】Frequency rank: 1,956. – 1,957.
- ついFrequency rank: 1,189.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- pair; couple; set
- antithesis
- counter for items that come in pairs
- counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
This meaning refers to two things that are typically matched or function together, often used to describe items that complement each other.
Used in a philosophical or literary context, this meaning refers to a concept that is directly opposed to another, emphasizing contrast.
This usage is for counting items that are usually found in distinct pairs, indicating quantity.
This meaning indicates the counting of coordinated items, particularly those sold or grouped together as a set.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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I'm also in favour so it's three to one. And thus your objection is overruled.
The king of this country isn't a person, but a divine beast with three pairs of wings said to be in far away in the sky.
Meiji was beaten by Keio by a score of three to five.
The proportion of sunny days to rainy days last month was 4 to 1.