English–Japanese
“go against” in Japanese
How to say “go against” in Japanese
“Go against” in Japanese is 背く (somuku).
Marks a deliberate move away from an expected path, whether that path comes from an authority, a rule, or one's own belief.
Example sentences with 背く
彼女は家族の期待に背いて、海外で働く道を選びました。kano jo wa ka zoku no ki tai ni somu i te kai gai de hatara ku michi o era bi ma shi ta
Against her family's expectations, she chose to work abroad.
Tips for using 背く
- English speakers often use go against with beliefs, principles, and expectations, so 背く (somuku) covers conflicts with inner values as well as direct disobedience.
Other Japanese words for “go against”
その行動はルールに反します。so no kō dō wa rū ru ni han shi ma su
That action goes against the rules.
彼は親に逆らいました。kare wa oya ni saka ra i ma shi ta
He went against his parents.