Memory phrase for the Kanji: 逆


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Meaning

reverse, opposite, revolt

Pronunciation

GYAKU
sakarau

Explanation

Left: movement , right: (Chinese only:) disobedient or opposing (out of , one , var. of mountain with one middle peak up- and downwards

Mnemonic

When the peaks of moving mountains are in different directions, it stands for: "reverse"

Radicals

movementThe radical shinnyuu stands for movement and thus has the same meaning as the very similar radical ennyou
oppositechinese only: (see the difference vs. barracks/camp: )
way out
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Vocabulary

 逆らう  さからう  to go against, to opposem disobey, defy
 逆  ぎゃく  reverse/opposite
 逆さ  さかさ  reverse, inversion, upside down
 逆立ち  さかだち  handstand, headstand
 逆様  さかさま  inversion, upside down
 逆転  ぎゃくてん  (sudden) change, reversal, turn-around

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