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Definition and Synonyms for かえって
| 1. |
反って |
それどころか |
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Rather |
on the contrary |
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Synonyms: |
むしろ, かえって, 反る, 返る |
| 2. |
逆に |
予想に反して |
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To The Contrary |
contrary to expectations |
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Synonyms: |
かえって, 反る, 押し返す, 返る, 逆に |
| 3. |
却って |
正反対で反抗的な様の |
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Perversely |
in a contrary disobedient manner |
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Synonyms: |
かえって |
Sample Sentences for かえって
彼はいないのでかえって目立った。
He was conspicuous by his absence.
汚しさえしなければ本を家に持ってかえっていい。
You may take the book home so long as you don't get it dirty.
彼は恥ずかしがりやだから、かえって好きです。
I like him all the better for his shyness.
会社の経営があまりにも順風満帆で、かえって恐いぐらいだ。
The company is running so well, it's unnerving.
向こう見ずなカーレースでは、リードをうばおうとして、かえってにっちもさっちも行かなくなる時がある。
In daredevil car races, there are moments when the drivers place themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to take the lead.
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