Japanese word

反する

Pronunciation

Romajihansuru

Meaning

  • verbgo against

Example

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.

Illustration for 反する (go against)

More examples

法律に反する行為は禁止されています。hō ritsu ni han su ru kō i wa kin shi sa re te i ma su

Acts that go against the law are prohibited.

Core concept

It shows that something does not fit with or follow a rule, view, intention, or expected course.

Common phrases

  • 規則に反するki soku ni han su ru

    go against the rules

  • 法律に反するhō ritsu ni han su ru

    go against the law

  • 常識に反するjō shiki ni han su ru

    go against common sense

Similar words

反対するhantaisuru: To oppose a person, idea, plan, or proposal.
違反するihansuru: To break a rule, law, agreement, or other established standard.
背くsomuku: To disobey or act against a rule, command, or authority.
相反するaihansuru: To be directly contrary to a principle, fact, purpose, or expectation.

Definition in Japanese

規則や考えなどに従わず、反対の方向や状態になること。ki soku ya kanga e na do ni shitaga wa zu han tai no hō kō ya jō tai ni na ru ko to

Word origin

反する (hansuru) is formed from 反 (han, "against") and する (suru, "do"), so its structure conveys acting against something.

Usage tips

  • The pattern 期待に反する (kitai ni hansuru) shows that に (ni) can mark an expectation, rule, or other standard that something goes against.

Other meanings

  • contradictverb
  • be opposite toverb

Opposites

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