Vocabulary
What does 却って (かえって, kaette) mean?
却って (かえって, kaette) means on the contrary, rather.
Quick facts| Reading | かえって |
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| Romaji | kaette |
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| Part of speech | adverb |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkaette
on the contrary, rather
- 1adverb on the contrary; rather; instead
Example sentences
急いだら却って時間がかかった。
Hurrying actually ended up taking more time.
薬を飲んだら却って気分が悪くなった。
After I took the medicine, I actually felt worse instead.
