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backlash in Japanese

backlash in Japanese is バックラッシュ — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

backlash in Japanese

バックラッシュ
noun
Pronounced: bakkurasshu
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

What does "backlash" mean?

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
    "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers."
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
    "Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash."
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
    "Fans backlashed against the surprise ending."
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backlash in a sentence

  • The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers.
  • Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash.
  • Fans backlashed against the surprise ending.

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What is "backlash" in Japanese?

"backlash" in Japanese is バックラッシュ. backlash means: A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

How do you pronounce バックラッシュ?

"backlash" in Japanese is バックラッシュ, pronounced "bakkurasshu".

How do you use "backlash" in a sentence?

Example: "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers." In Japanese, "backlash" is バックラッシュ.

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