Japanese symbol for “contradict”
反する
はんする
Romaji: hansuru
to be contrary (to); to go against; to run counter (to); to contradict
In Japanese, contradict is 反する, read はんする (hansuru).
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Meanings
- vi, vs-s to be contrary (to); to go against; to run counter (to); to contradict; to be opposite (to)
- vi, vs-s to infringe; to violate; to transgress
- vi, vs-s to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy; to rebel; to revolt
Written forms: 反する、叛する. Readings: はんする.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “contradict”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 打ち消す | うちけす uchikesu | to deny; to contradict |
| 駁する | ばくする bakusuru | to oppose someone's opinion; to refute; to contradict |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 反対 | はんたい hantai | opposition; resistance; antagonism |
| 反応 | はんのう hannou | reaction; response |
| 違反 | いはん ihan | violation; offense; offence |
| 反発 | はんぱつ hanpatsu | opposition; rebellion; revolt |
| 反省 | はんせい hansei | reflection; reconsideration; introspection |
| 反乱 | はんらん hanran | insurrection; mutiny; rebellion |
See also: Chinese symbol for “contradict”.
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