English–Japanese
“opposite effect” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigyakukōka
Example
善意の助言が逆効果になることがあります。zen i no jo gen ga gyaku kō ka ni na ru ko to ga a ri ma su
Well-intended advice can sometimes have the opposite effect.
How to say “opposite effect” in Japanese
“Opposite effect” in Japanese is 逆効果 (gyakukōka).
Describes an action or influence that produces a result contrary to the one it was meant to produce.
Example sentences with 逆効果
強く勧めすぎると、かえって逆効果になる場合があります。tsuyo ku susu me su gi ru to ka e tte gyaku kō ka ni na ru ba ai ga a ri ma su
Pushing too hard can sometimes have the opposite effect.
Tips for using 逆効果
- The noun 逆効果 (gyaku kōka) often describes well-meant advice or help that makes a situation worse, while counterproductive more often describes the action causing that result.