Japanese

する

あいはんする
Meaning: to conflict; to be contrary to; to contradict
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 相反する 相反しない
Polite 相反します 相反しません
Past 相反した 相反しなかった
Polite + Past 相反しました 相反しませんでした
Te-form 相反して 相反しなくて
Potential 相反できる 相反できない
Passive 相反される 相反されない
Causative 相反させる 相反させない
Imperative 相反しろ 相反するな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

His actions conflict with his publicly stated beliefs.
火と水のように相反する性質を持つものが、異類無礙の境地で混ざり合う。
Things with opposing natures, like fire and water, mix together in a state of perfect, unhindered harmony.

Usage Notes

Often used when two ideas, beliefs, or actions are in direct opposition.

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