逆効果
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆効果
1
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
Examples
そんなことをしたら逆効果になる。
If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.
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
効
8 strokes
Frequency: 538
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
merit
efficacy
efficiency
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ききめ
なら.う
果
8 strokes
Frequency: 258
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
fruit
reward
carry out
achieve
complete
end
finish
succeed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.たす
はた.す
-は.たす
は.てる
-は.てる
は.て
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
み
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