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anti- · opposite · reverse · rebel
N3On: はんKun: そ
Memory Aid
Imagine a HAND (又) firmly pushing AGAINST a wall (厂), signifying 'opposition' or 'reversal'.
'Han' — sounds like 'HAND' as in 'hand against the wall', meaning 'anti' or 'opposite'.
Vocabulary
反対はんたいopposition; opposite
反応はんのうreaction
違反いはんviolation
反省はんせいreflection; introspection
反るそるto warp; to curve back
Example Sentences
彼の意見に反対です。
I am against his opinion.
彼女はすぐに反応しました。
She reacted immediately.
自分の行動を反省した。
I reflected on my actions.
その板は少し反っている。
That board is slightly warped.