ぎゃく (gyaku)

reverse,opposite

  • JLPT N3
  • adjectival noun
  • Pitch 0
  • #885 most frequent
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Meaning

(ぎゃく, gyaku) is a JLPT N3 adjectival noun meaning “reverse,opposite”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

えきぎゃく 方向ほうこうです。

The station is in the opposite direction.

薬を飲んだら、逆に熱が出た。

Contrary to expectations, when I took medicine, I got a fever.

叱られると思ったのに、逆にほめられた。

I expected to be scolded but, contrary to my expectation, I was praised.

しばらく練習をしなかったら、逆に成績が伸びた。

I didn't practice for some time; then, contrary to expectations, my performance improved.