Jisho

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Words — 9 found

Noun
1. opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
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逆効果 【ぎゃっこうか】
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Noun
1. reverse side
Noun
2. opposite (of the expected)See also 裏目に出る
Noun
3. purl stitch (knitting)
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to backfire; to have a harmful result
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to backfire; to have a harmful resultSee also 仇になる
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徒となる 【あだとなる】
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うら 裏目
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
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たきぎいだすく いて
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1. having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindlingIdiomatic expression
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