もとる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もとる
1
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
Examples
やってしまったことは元に戻らない。
What is done cannot be undone.
医師が患者の秘密を漏らすのは道義にもとる。
It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.
Kanji in this Word
悖
10 strokes
Meanings
be contrary
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
ボツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと.る
戻
7 strokes
Frequency: 890
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
re-
return
revert
resume
restore
go backwards
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もど.す
もど.る
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