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逆
gyaku
Description
「逆」は、方向や順番などが反対であることを表す言葉です。
"逆" is a word that indicates the opposite in direction or order.
会話では「逆に」の形で、「反対に」や「むしろ」という意味でよく使います。
In conversation, "逆に" is often used to mean "on the contrary" or "rather."
Meanings
逆gyaku
the reverse, opposite, contrary
それは逆だよ。
That's the opposite.
逆gyaku
reverse; opposite in direction or order
逆の方向に歩いてしまった。
I ended up walking in the opposite direction.
逆にgyaku ni
on the contrary; conversely; rather
逆に、その方がいいと思う。
On the contrary, I think that's better.
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Notes
- Nuance
colloquially 逆に often means 'actually/rather', softening or reframing an opinion.
- Etymology
single kanji 逆 meaning 'reverse/go against'; also read saka- in compounds like 逆さ.
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