Skip to main content
JLPT N3 Intermediate

逆

Opposite, reverse, or upside-down state

Readings

Other forms

逆さ さかさ
逆さま さかさま
1 Noun, Na-adjective, Prefix

Opposite

Indicates a sequence, direction, or logical flow that is reversed from the norm or expectation.

Example

A 駅 は こっち の 方向 です か ?
B いえ 、 逆 です よ 。

[A:] Is the station in this direction? [B:] No, it's the opposite way.

5 more examples in the mobile app
2 Noun, Na-adjective

Upside-down

Refers to a physical state where an object is vertically inverted or turned inside out.

Usage notes & examples available in the mobile app
Free forever · No card needed

Study this term on the app

Every word on Amenokori — including 逆 — comes with full meanings, example sentences, audio, and FSRS-powered review scheduling. 10K+ entries from N5 to N1.

Zero deck building Full context & nuance FSRS algorithm

100% free to start

amenokori · review
5 day streak
VOCAB 2 / 30
逆
ぎゃく, さか
Opposite, reverse, or upside-down state
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

Again
Hard
Good
Easy