Japanese

かえって

かえって
Meaning: on the contrary; instead; all the more
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

I meant to be kind, but it actually caused trouble.
良かれと思ってやったことが、かえって逆効果になってしまった。
What I did thinking it would be good turned out to be counterproductive instead.
近道だと思ったら、かえって回り道だった。
I thought it was a shortcut, but it turned out to be a detour.
彼の功績に対する溢美の言は、かえって周囲の反感を買った。
The overpraise for his achievements actually bought the antipathy of those around him.
彼のやり方は助長抜苗になってしまい、かえって成長を妨げた。
His method ended up being counterproductive like 'pulling seedlings to help them grow', and instead hindered growth.

Usage Notes

Indicates that the result was opposite to what was expected or intended.

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