Word details
逆効果
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆効果.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
逆
inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked
8 strokesFrequency 683JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ギャクゲキ
Kun
さかさか.ささか.らう
効
merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
8 strokesFrequency 538JLPT N2Grade 5
On
コウ
Kun
き.くききめなら.う
果
fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed
8 strokesFrequency 258JLPT N2Grade 4
On
カ
Kun
は.たすはた.す-は.たすは.てる-は.てるは.て
Nanori
み
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