N2
逆 meaning and readings
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Kanji
逆
N2
- Meaning
- backwards, against, rebel
- Onyomi
- ギャク
- Kunyomi
- さか、さか(らう)
- Formula
- 逆 = ⻌ + 屰。
Story
逆 is analyzed as a combination of ⻌ (road), 屰 (upside down) and denotes backwards, against, rebel.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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