悖る

Reading

Kana: もとる

Romaji: motoru

Definition

v5r

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1

to go against; to deviate from; to oppose

Kanji

悖

Readings: ハイ、 ボツ、 もと.る

Meaning: be contrary

Example Sentence

医師(いし)が患者(かんじゃ)の秘密(ひみつ)を漏(も)らすのは道義(どうぎ)にもとる。

➥It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.