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What does 逆らう (さからう, sakarau) mean?

逆らう (さからう, sakarau) means to go against, to defy.

Quick facts
Readingさからう
Romajisakarau
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
さからう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsakarau

to go against, to defy

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to go against; to oppose; to disobey

Example sentences

  • I walked against the strong wind.

  • There are also times when children go against their parents.

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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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