How to say 'Oppose' in Japanese | 反する

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The Japanese word for Oppose is 'Hansuru', written as 反する in Japanese.'Oppose' in hiragana is はんする.

word

反する

Meaning

Oppose

Reading

はんする

hansuru

Kanji

反Anti

Explanation

The Japanese verb '反する (はんする)' means 'to oppose' or 'to go against'. It is used to describe actions, opinions, or situations that are in direct contradiction or opposition to something else. For example: his actions oppose the rules「彼の行動は規則に反する」(かれのこうどうはきそくにはんする). The result was contrary to expectations「結果は予想に反していた」(けっかはよそうにはんしていた). This verb is often used in formal or written contexts to express contradiction or opposition.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3564

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an irregular verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 反する

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

反

Meaning

Anti

Hiragana in the Word 反する

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

す

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 反する Through the Kanji 反

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 反 as well.

word

反対

Meaning

Reverse, Opposition

word

反

Meaning

Anti

word

違反

Meaning

Violation

word

反発

Meaning

Rejection, Rebound

word

反映

Meaning

Influence, Reflection

word

反論

Meaning

Objection

word

反則

Meaning

Foul

word

反応

Meaning

Reaction

word

反感

Meaning

Antipathy

word

反抗

Meaning

Rebellion

word

反省

Meaning

Reflection

word

反射

Meaning

Reflection, Reaction

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'Hansuru' means 'Oppose' .

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