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What does 背く (そむく, somuku) mean?

背く (そむく, somuku) means to go against, to betray, to disobey.

Quick facts
Readingそむく
Romajisomuku
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
そむく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsomuku

to go against, to betray, to disobey

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to run counter to; to go against; to disobey

Example sentences

  • He went against his parents' expectations.

  • Disobeying orders is not permitted.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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