抵抗
teikō[te̞ːko̞ː]
The English phrase resistance can be translated into Japanese as 抵抗 (teikō). If unsure, use 抵抗. Wiktionary also lists 反抗 (hankō).
Meaning: act of resisting (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 抵抗 | teikō | [te̞ːko̞ː] (narrow) |
| 反抗 | hankō | [hã̠ŋko̞ː] (narrow) |
抵抗 is a formal way to say resistance, referring to opposing or withstanding something. It can also be used to describe a psychological feeling of discomfort or reluctance through the term 抵抗感.
Which one should you use?
抵抗 is used for physical resistance, electrical resistance or psychological resistance to an idea or feeling. In contrast, 反抗 is used specifically for social or interpersonal resistance, such as a child defying an authority figure or a person rebelling against a rule.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 抵抗 can be turned into a verb by adding する to form 抵抗する, which means to resist.
How do you pronounce it?
teikō
Did you know?
- To express 'resistance' in a medical context, such as antibiotic resistance, Japanese uses 耐性 instead of 抵抗.
- While 抵抗 is general, 反抗期 describes the 'rebellious phase' of adolescence when children naturally defy their parents.
- The kanji for 'resistance' in 抵抗 actually contains the character for 'to resist' or 'to hold back', which is often used in the context of blocking a flow.
Examples in context
- 抵抗がある。There is resistance.This sentence is useful for saying there is resistance using 抵抗.Tatoeba #11358805 by cia_UnitedStatesNa13, translation #12927232 by FEN1X64
- 敵はもうそれ以上抵抗せずに降参した。The enemy gave in without further resistance.This sentence is useful for describing an enemy surrendering without further 抵抗.Tatoeba #125319 by tommy__san, translation #278674 by CM
- そんなに抵抗されるとは思っていなかった。We hadn't expected so much resistance.This sentence is useful for expressing an unexpected amount of 抵抗.Tatoeba #11124461 by KF, translation #11118080 by sundown
- 彼は独裁に対して抵抗しようとしています。He is trying to resist dictatorship.
- 学生達は新しい校則に反抗しています。The students are resisting the new regulations.
- 彼は勉強することに抵抗している。He is resisting studying.
- 私はその意見に反対するよ。I'm opposed to that opinion.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new video game's mechanics.
- 陽葵 Himariこのゲーム、敵の抵抗がすごく強いね。Kono geemu, teki no teikou ga sugoku tsuyoi ne.In this game, the enemy's resistance is really strong.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね、装備を強くしないと無理だよ。Sou da ne, soubi o tsuyoku shinai to muri da yo.You're right, it's impossible unless we strengthen our equipment.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、もっと強い武器を探そう。Hinata, motto tsuyoi buki o sagasou.Hinata, let's look for a stronger weapon.
- 陽太 Yota了解、一緒に探そう。Ryoukai, issho ni sagasou.Roger, let's look together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “resistance” translations and entries 抵抗, 反抗, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
