This is the 2712th most frequent Japanese word.
相対
"相対" means "relative" or "comparative."
Here, '相対' is used as 'relative,' referring to understanding things in comparison to others.
相対的な視点が必要です。
A relative perspective is necessary.
In this sentence, '相対' conveys the idea of opposing or facing each other, emphasizing a relational dynamic.
彼らは相対する立場にいる。
They are in opposing positions.
Here, '相対' is used in the sense of considering things in relation to others or over time.