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JLPT N3 Intermediate

反する

To go against, violate, or contradict rules, expectations, or principles.

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Other forms

反します polite form
反して te-form
反した past form
叛する to rebel/betray
Suru verb, Intransitive verb

To Go Against / Contradict

Describes actions or results that conflict with established rules, predictions, or expectations.

Example

結果 は 私たち の 期待 に 反して 、 素晴らしい もの だった 。

Contrary to our expectations, the result was wonderful.

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反する
はんする
To go against, violate, or contradict rules, expectations, or principles.
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