逆
ぎゃく · gyaku
Reverse, opposite
- converse (of a hypothesis, etc.)
- inverse (function)
- inverse, reverse
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
九回から逆転した。
きゅうかいからぎゃくてんした。
They made a comeback from the ninth inning.
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エラーもあって、チームは逆転負けを喫した。
えらーもあって、ちーむはぎゃくてんまけをきっした。
There was also an error, and the team suffered a comeback loss.
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What does 逆 mean?
Reverse, opposite. It can also mean: converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function); inverse, reverse.
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ぎゃく (gyaku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 逆?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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