Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Reverse, opposite

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person walking in the wrong direction and suddenly facing a sign that says '逆' meaning 'reverse' or 'opposite'. The person has to turn around and go in the opposite direction.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '逆' is frequently encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N2 level. Its meaning and usage in various compound words make it important for reading comprehension and vocabulary sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は逆方向に歩いている。

  He is walking in the opposite direction.

  かれはぎゃくほうこうにあるいている。

  kare wa gyaku houkou ni aruite iru.

  Pronunciation

• 逆さまになって落ちてしまった。

  It turned upside down and fell.

  さかさまになっておちてしまった。

  sakasama ni natte ochite shimatta.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の考え方は逆だ。

  His way of thinking is the opposite.

  かれのかんがえかたはぎゃくだ。

  kare no kangae kata wa gyaku da.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '逆' is commonly used in phrases and expressions related to reversals or opposites.
• The onyomi reading 'ギャク' is commonly used in compound words related to reversal or opposition.
• Pay attention to the stroke order for correct character formation during writing and reading practice.

Usage in Japanese Names