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[はい()·はん()]
haihan
noun, suru verb

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[はい()·はん()]
haihan

English Meaning(s) for 背反

noun, suru verb
  1. revolting; rebellion; going against; contradiction; antinomy

Definition and Synonyms for 背反

Mutiny open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
Synonyms: 反乱, 反抗, 反逆, 背反
Rebellion refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
Synonyms: 反抗, 反発, 反逆, 背反, 造反
Contradiction a statement that is necessarily false
Synonyms: とんちんかん, 不合理, 抵触, 撞着, 矛盾, 矛盾撞着, 背反, 背馳
Contradiction opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Synonyms: 撞着, 相反, 矛盾, 矛盾撞着, 背反, 背馳, 齟齬

Meanings for each kanji in 背反

» stature; height; back; behind; disobey; defy; go back on; rebel
» anti-

Categories 背反 is a member of

Revolt organized opposition to authority
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Resistance group action in opposition to those in power
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Oppositeness the relation between opposed entities
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Falsity a false statement
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 背反

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