Meaning

Primary

Counter Plan

Alternative

Countermeasure

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Your versus plan is to attack back. They've already attacked you once, so now it's time for your counter plan.

Reading

たいさく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

あなたの家ではどんな地震対策をしていますか。

What counter measures for earthquakes are you taking at your house?

日本政府は少子化対策を進めているって言うけど、どの対策もビミョーなものばかりじゃない?

It is said that the Japanese government is taking measures to address the declining birthrate, but aren't all of these measures somewhat inadequate?

コーヒーを入れようとしてボタンを押したら、コーヒーメーカーが火を噴いたの。不具合の原因を見つけて、再発防止対策を講じなきゃいけないわ。

When I tried to make coffee and pressed the button, the coffee maker caught fire. We need to find the cause of this malfunction and take preventive measures to avoid it happening again.

Kanji Composition