対策

• Reading: たいさく
• Romaji: taisaku
• Kanji breakdown: 対 (tai) — counter, against; 策 (saku) — plan, scheme
• Pronunciation: /ta.i.sa.kɯ/

Meaning

Measure; countermeasure; strategy; preparation for dealing with a problem or challenge.

A noun commonly used in both official and everyday contexts to describe planned responses to problems. Often paired with を立てる (to devise a measure) or を取る (to take measures). Also used for test preparation, as in 試験対策.

Examples

1. 台風に備えて対策を立てた。 We put measures in place to prepare for the typhoon.
2. 試験対策のために毎日勉強している。 I'm studying every day to prepare for the exam.
3. 会社はコスト削減の対策を取った。 The company took cost-cutting measures.

Usage Guide

Context: disaster preparedness, business, exam preparation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 対 (counter, against) and 策 (plan, scheme). The combination conveys the idea of planning against a problem or challenge.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal