逆なで
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆なで
1
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
Examples
彼の言うことすべてが、私の神経を逆なでするのです。
Everything he says rubs me the wrong way.
Kanji in this Word
逆
8 strokes
Frequency: 683
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
inverted
reverse
opposite
wicked
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギャク
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さか
さか.さ
さか.らう
撫
15 strokes
Frequency: 2402
Grade 9
Meanings
stroke
pat
smooth down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.でる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なで
なでし
む
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