逆

N3

さか

倒

[saka]

Illustration for 逆

Meanings

1.NounPrefix

inverse; reverse

Other Readings

「逆」 has another reading with different meanings.

逆（ぎゃく）
reverse; opposite

Related Words

反逆（はんぎゃく）negation
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection

Examples

彼女の意見は私とは全く逆だった。

Her opinion was completely opposite to mine.

道を逆に歩いていたことに気がついた。

I realized I was walking in the wrong direction.

予想とは逆の結果になって驚いている。

I'm surprised by the result being opposite to expectations.