反: the kanji for opposite; anti-
反 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means opposite; anti-. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
反 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
反 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ハン (han)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 反対はんたい · hantai | opposition; opposite |
| 反応はんのう · hannō | reaction |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 両親はその計画に反対した。Ryōshin wa sono keikaku ni hantai shita.My parents opposed that plan.
- 薬を飲んだら体に反応が出た。Kusuri o nondara karada ni hannō ga deta.After taking the medicine, my body reacted.
- 会議で反対の意見が多かった。Kaigi de hantai no iken ga ōkatta.There were many opposing opinions at the meeting.
- 新しい提案に反対する人はいなかった。Atarashii teian ni hantai suru hito wa inakatta.No one opposed the new proposal.
- 聴衆の反応はとても良かった。Chōshū no hannō wa totemo yokatta.The audience's reaction was very good.
Questions about 反
How many strokes does 反 have?
反 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 反?
The on readings are han (ハン), hon (ホン), tan (タン). The kun readings are soru (そる), sorasu (そらす).
What JLPT level is 反?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 反
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.