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[ぎゃく(逆)·こう(効)·か(果)]
gyakukouka
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ぎゃっ(逆)·こう(効)·か(果)]
gyakkouka
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Root Words:

[ぎゃく(逆) + こう(効)·か(果)]
gyaku + kouka

English Meaning(s) for 逆効果

noun
  1. opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
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Meanings for each kanji in 逆効果

» inverted; reverse; opposite; wicked
» merit; efficacy; efficiency; benefit
» fruit; reward; carry out; achieve; complete; end; finish; succeed

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Sample Sentences for 逆効果

It would be counter-productive to do such a thing.
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The strong yen is acting against Japan's export industry.
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His remarks had the opposite effect.
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If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.
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