JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
逆らう
To defy authority or go against a physical force or current
Readings
Other forms
逆らいます polite form
逆らわない plain negative
逆らった plain past
逆らって te-form
1 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To go against (a current or force)
Describes moving in opposition to a physical force, natural flow, or prevailing trend.
Example
強い 風 に 逆らって 自転車 を こいだ 。
I pedaled my bike against the strong wind.
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2 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To defy / disobey
Indicates active opposition or resistance to authority, instructions, or superiors.
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