逆: the kanji for reverse; opposite
逆 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means reverse; opposite. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
逆 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
逆 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギャク (gyaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逆ぎゃく · gyaku | reverse; opposite |
| 逆転ぎゃくてん · gyakuten | reversal; coming from behind |
さか (saka)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逆さまさかさま · sakasama | upside down |
| 逆立ちさかだち · sakadachi | handstand |
さからう (sakarau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逆らうさからう · sakarau | to go against; to disobey |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 地図を逆に見ていた。Chizu o gyaku ni mite ita.I was looking at the map upside down.
- 試合の最後に逆転して勝った。Shiai no saigo ni gyakuten shite katta.We came from behind and won at the end of the game.
- 子どもの頃、親に逆らってばかりいた。Kodomo no koro, oya ni sakaratte bakari ita.As a child, I was always disobeying my parents.
- 絵が逆さまに掛かっている。E ga sakasama ni kakatte iru.The picture is hanging upside down.
- 公園で逆立ちの練習をした。Kōen de sakadachi no renshū o shita.I practiced handstands in the park.
Questions about 逆
How many strokes does 逆 have?
逆 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 逆?
The on readings are gyaku (ギャク). The kun readings are saka (さか), sakarau (さからう).
What JLPT level is 逆?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 逆
- 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.