JLPT N1 Advanced
反発
Backlash, opposition, financial rally, or physical repulsion.
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反発する suru verb
反撥 rare kanji
1 Noun, Suru verb
Pushback" / "Backlash
An act of opposing or resisting pressure, authority, or specific opinions.
Example
新しい 規則 は 、 社員 から 大きな 反発 を 招いた 。
The new rule invited major backlash from the employees.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Rally" / "Rebound" (Financial)
A sudden recovery in stock prices or market value following a decline.
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3 Noun, Suru verb
Repulsion" / "Rebound" (Physical)
The physical force of objects pushing away from each other or springing back after compression.
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