JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
逆 — inverted
- Reading
- ギャク・ゲキ・さか・さか.さ・さか.らう
- Meaning
- inverted; reverse; opposite; wicked
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
逆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ギャク・ゲキ・さか・さか.さ・さか.らう and it means inverted; reverse; opposite; wicked. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
逆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 逆 (reverse), 吃逆 (hiccough) and 逆転 (change).
Japanese words containing 逆
Frequently asked questions
What does 逆 mean in Japanese?
逆 means inverted; reverse; opposite; wicked in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 逆 read?
逆 is read ギャク・ゲキ・さか・さか.さ・さか.らう. Reading it inside real words — 逆 and 吃逆 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 逆 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 逆 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 逆 in a word?
A common word containing 逆 is 逆 (ぎゃく) — "reverse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 逆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 逆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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