Showdown
Confrontation, Facing Off
noun, verbal noun
When it's you versus someone else to decide it all, you know this is a showdown. It's a decisive confrontation!
対決 is when two sides go head-to-head in a serious match or showdown. Think rivals facing off in a big game or the final battle in an anime. It's tense and dramatic, but also exciting — like, "Alright, this is it. Time to settle things. Who's gonna come out on top?"
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.
二人のライバルがついに対決することになった。
The two rivals are finally set to face off.
いつかあのシェフと1対1で対決してみたいな。
Someday, I'd like to go head-to-head with that chef.
よし、これでボスキャラとの対決にいるアイテムがそろったぞ！
Alright, now I have all the items I need for the showdown with the boss!