JLPT N1 Advanced
背く
To deliberately defy or turn one’s back on a rule, command, or expectation.
Readings
Other forms
背きます polite form
背いて te-form
背いた plain past
叛く less common kanji for "rebel/betray"
Verb
To defy / go against
Describes the act of violating instructions, expectations, or moral principles, often suggesting a breach of loyalty.
Example
その 行動 は 、 多く の 人 の 期待 に 背く もの だった 。
That action went against the expectations of many people.
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