猛反対

• Reading: もうはんたい
• Romaji: mouhantai
• Kanji breakdown: 猛 (mou) — fierce; 反 (han) — against, opposite; 対 (tai) — facing, oppose
• Pronunciation: /moː.haɴ.ta.i/

Meaning

Strong opposition; vehement opposition. Fierce and unwavering disagreement.

A noun (also used with する as a verbal noun) combining the intensifier 猛 (fierce) with 反対 (opposition). Stronger than ordinary 反対, indicating passionate, uncompromising resistance. Common in family disagreements (親が猛反対する — parents fiercely oppose), political debates, and community disputes.

Examples

1. 両親は結婚に猛反対している。 My parents are fiercely opposed to the marriage.
2. 住民の猛反対でダム建設は中止になった。 The dam construction was canceled due to fierce opposition from residents.
3. 社長の提案に社員が猛反対した。 The employees strongly opposed the president's proposal.

Usage Guide

Context: family, politics, community, debate

Tone: emphatic

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 猛 (mou, fierce/ferocious) + 反対 (hantai, opposition, from 反 'against' + 対 'facing'). The intensifier 猛 elevates simple opposition to fierce, unwavering resistance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal