Translation and Meaning of: 逆 - gyaku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 逆 (gyaku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: gyaku
Kana: ぎゃく
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: reverse; opposite
Meaning in English: reverse;opposite
Definition: What is behind. opposite meaning.
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Explanation and Etymology - (逆) gyaku
逆 (ぎゃく, gyaku) is a Japanese word that means "contrary", "opposite", "inverse" or "reverse". It is composed of the characters 逆, which represent the idea of "going back", "retreating" or "going in the opposite direction". The pronunciation in Japanese is formed by the combination of the sounds "gya" and "ku". The word is often used in expressions such as 逆さま (さかさま, sakasama), which means "upside down", and 逆境 (ぎゃっきょう, gyakkyou), which refers to an adverse or unfavorable situation. In addition, it is common to find the word 逆転 (ぎゃくてん, gyakuten), which means "turnaround" or "sudden change of situation".How to Write in Japanese - (逆) gyaku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (逆) gyaku:
Synonyms and Similar - (逆) gyaku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
反対; 逆転; 逆さま; 逆向き; 逆流; 逆境; 逆説; 逆手; 逆さ; 逆さまに; 逆光; 逆風; 逆さまにする; 逆行; 逆戻り; 逆打ち; 逆巻く; 逆手に取る; 逆転する; 逆らう; 逆さまになる; 逆らえない; 逆流する; 逆境に立つ; 逆説的に; 逆手に回す; 逆風に乗る; 逆境を乗り越える; 逆
Words containing: 逆
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Kana: しゃっくり
Romaji: shakkuri
Translation / Meaning:
Hiccough; Hiccup
Kana: さからう
Romaji: sakarau
Translation / Meaning:
go against; oppose; disobey; to challenge
Kana: さかさ
Romaji: sakasa
Translation / Meaning:
reverse; inversion; upside down
Kana: さかさま
Romaji: sakasama
Translation / Meaning:
inversion; upside down
Kana: さかだち
Romaji: sakadachi
Translation / Meaning:
hand pin; headstand
Kana: さかのぼる
Romaji: sakanoboru
Translation / Meaning:
to go back; go up; to make retroactive
Kana: ぎゃくてん
Romaji: gyakuten
Translation / Meaning:
(sudden) change; reversal; Turn; coming from behind
Words with the same pronunciation: ぎゃく gyaku
Example Sentences - (逆) gyaku
Below are some example sentences:
形勢が逆転した。
Keisei ga gyakuten shita
The situation has completely changed.
The situation reversed.
- 形勢 - It means "situation" or "condition".
- が - grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 逆転 - It means "inversion" or "turnaround".
- した - past form of the verb "suru" which means "to do".
私は吃逆を持っています。
Watashi wa kisugyaku wo motteimasu
I have dysphagia.
I have a stutter.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 吃逆 - Japanese word that means "acid reflux"
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 持っています - Japanese verb meaning "to have" or "to possess", conjugated in the present tense
逆転の発想で問題を解決する。
Gyakuten no hassou de mondai wo kaiketsu suru
The problem is solved by the reverse idea.
- 逆転 - inversion, change of direction
- の - possession particle
- 発想 - idea, concept
- で - medium particle, shape
- 問題 - problem
- を - direct object particle
- 解決 - solution, resolution
- する - verb to do"
逆境に立ち向かうことが人生の成長につながる。
Gyakkyou ni tachimukau koto ga jinsei no seichou ni tsunagaru
Facing adversity leads to growth in life.
Confident adversities lead to the growth of life.
- 逆境 (gyakkyou) - adversity
- に (ni) - particle indicating destination or location
- 立ち向かう (tachimukau) - face, resist
- こと (koto) - abstract noun, indicating action or event
- が (ga) - partícula indicating the subject of the sentence
- 人生 (jinsei) - life
- の (no) - partítulo indicando posse ou relação
- 成長 (seichou) - growth, development
- につながる (ni tsunagaru) - to lead to, to result in
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "reverse; opposite" é "(逆) gyaku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
