NichiDict

もとる

N4
悖る
戻る
[motoru]
Illustration for 悖る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from

Examples

彼の行動は常識に悖っている

His behavior goes against common sense.

約束にもとるようなことはしない。

I won't do anything that goes against our agreement.

道徳にもとる行為は許されない。

Actions that go against morality are not permitted.