opposite in Japanese
opposite in Japanese is 向かい, 向こう, あべこべ — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
opposite in Japanese
向かい
Pronounced: mukai
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
向こう
Pronounced: mukō
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
あべこべ
Pronounced: abekobe
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.
あべこべ
Pronounced: abekobe
In an opposite position.
あべこべ
Pronounced: abekobe
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
向かい側
Pronounced: mukaigawa
Facing, or across from.
What does "opposite" mean?
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adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
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adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
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noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
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preposition Facing or across from.
"The bakery is opposite the train station."
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opposite in a sentence
- They live on opposite sides of the street.
- The two brothers have opposite personalities.
- "Hot" is the opposite of "cold."
- She's the complete opposite of her sister.
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What is "opposite" in Japanese?
"opposite" in Japanese is 向かい, 向こう, あべこべ. opposite means: Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
How do you pronounce 向かい?
"opposite" in Japanese is 向かい, pronounced "mukai".
How do you use "opposite" in a sentence?
Example: "They live on opposite sides of the street." In Japanese, "opposite" is 向かい, 向こう, あべこべ.
Are there other ways to say "opposite" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "opposite": 向かい, 向こう, あべこべ, 向かい側.
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