逆
Kanji · N2
逆 / inverted
Kanji for inverted, reverse, or opposite.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ギャク、ゲキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さか、さか.さ、さか.らう | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
逆 carries the meaning inverted, reverse, or opposite.
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Common compounds with 逆
逆襲ぎゃくしゅうcounterattack
逆説ぎゃくせつparadox
逆さまさかさまinverted / upside down / reversed
逆らうさからうto go against / to oppose / to disobey
逆効果ぎゃくこうかopposite effect / adverse effect / backfiring
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