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contrary in Japanese

contrary in Japanese is 反する, 逆 — contrary means completely opposite in nature or direction.

contrary in Japanese

反する
adj
Pronounced: hansuru
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
adj
Pronounced: gyaku
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

What does "contrary" mean?

  1. adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
    "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily."
  2. adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
    "The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered."
  3. noun The opposite of something already stated.
    "He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary."

contrary in a sentence

  • Contrary to expectations, the team won easily.
  • The evidence points to a contrary conclusion.
  • The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered.
  • He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contrary" in Japanese?

"contrary" in Japanese is 反する, 逆. contrary means: Completely opposite in nature or direction.

How do you pronounce 反する?

"contrary" in Japanese is 反する, pronounced "hansuru".

How do you use "contrary" in a sentence?

Example: "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily." In Japanese, "contrary" is 反する, 逆.

Are there other ways to say "contrary" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "contrary": 反する, 逆.

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