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Zach

逆らう

Reading

Kana: さからう
Romaji: sakarau
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy

Kanji

Readings: ギャク、 ゲキ、 さか、 さか.さ、 さか.らう
Meanings: inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked

Example Sentences

(かれ)(さか)らうな。
➥Don't oppose him.
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忠言(ちゅうげん)(みみ)(さか)らう。
➥Good advice grates on the ear.
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(かれ)()風潮(ふうちょう)(さか)らう。
➥He is swimming against the tide.
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規則(きそく)(さか)らうな。
➥Don't go against the rules.
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(かれ)意向(いこう)(さか)らうな。
➥Don't go against his wishes.
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(かれ)(さか)らうと後悔(こうかい)するぞ。
➥Don't cross him or you'll regret it.
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