逆
inverted · reverse · opposite · wicked
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and oppose. Advancing against.
Symbolism
Reversal, adversity, opposite. Represents opposite of normal.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
walk + 屰
Words & Expressions
Words written with 逆
Four-Character Compounds
悪逆無道
あくぎゃくむどう
treacherous; heinous; treasonous
忠言逆耳
ちゅうげんぎゃくじ
good advice is harsh to the ears; honest advice is often unpleasant to the ears
悪逆非道
あくぎゃくひどう
heinous; treacherous; atrocious
大逆無道
たいぎゃくむどう
heinous; treacherous; atrocious
Proverbs & Idioms
逆鱗に触れる
げきりんにふれる
To touch the reverse scale
To provoke someone powerful
Anime & Manga
コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
A well-known work with 逆 in its Japanese title.
七つの大罪 神々の逆鱗
The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods
A well-known work with 逆 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ 叛逆の物語
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-
A well-known work with 逆 in its Japanese title.
逆境無頼カイジ Ultimate Survivor
Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor
A well-known work with 逆 in its Japanese title.
俺は全てを【パリイ】する ～逆勘違いの世界最強は冒険者になりたい～
I Parry Everything
A well-known work with 逆 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“reverse”
“opposite”
“wicked”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 逆 mean in Japanese?
逆 means inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked.
How do you read 逆?
On'yomi: ギャク、ゲキ (GYAKU, GEKI). Kun'yomi: さか、さか.さ、さか.らう (saka, sakasa, sakarau).
How many strokes does 逆 have?
逆 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 逆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
逆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.