Kanji

反

anti-

Kanji

Grade

Grade 3

Strokes

4 strokes

Radical

又部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ハン, ホン, タン, ホ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

そる, そらす, かえす, かえる, -かえる

Nanori (Name Reading)

そり, そる

Common Readings

タン, ハン, ホン, そ…らす, そ…る

Example sentences

反応 はんのう
化学反応によって強い光が発生した。

The chemical reaction produced a bright light.

敏感 びんかん
彼は周囲の反応に対して非常に敏感だ。

He is very sensitive to the reactions of those around him.

反対 はんたい
家族の反対を押し切って留学した。

I went to study abroad despite my family's opposition.

がわ
道路の反対側に渡った。

I crossed to the opposite side of the road.

反省 はんせい
自分の過ちを反省し、次につなげたい。

I want to reflect on my mistakes and apply them to the next time.

さんざん さんざん
さんざん叱られた後、彼は反省したようだ。

After being severely scolded, he seems to have reflected on his actions.

反論 はんろん
彼の意見に対して、具体的な証拠を持って反論した。

I refuted his opinion with concrete evidence.

封じる ふうじる
彼は沈黙を守ることで、反論を封じた。

He blocked the counterargument by remaining silent.

反撃 はんげき
後半に入って、ついに反撃のチャンスが来た。

Entering the second half, the team finally had a chance to counterattack.

彼は反撃の機をうかがっている

He is watching for an opportunity to counterattack.

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