逆
inverted · reverse · opposite · wicked
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
walk + 屰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and oppose. Advancing against.
Symbolism
Reversal, adversity, opposite. Represents opposite of normal.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
悪逆無道
あくぎゃくむどう
treacherous; heinous; treasonous; treacherous
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; good advice is harsh to the ears
悪逆非道
あくぎゃくひどう
heinous; treacherous; atrocious; heinous
大逆無道
たいぎゃくむどう
heinous; treacherous; atrocious; heinous
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
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?
Yes. 逆 (inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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