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Definition and Synonyms for 裏腹
| 1. | 逆 | 順番、本質、効果において反対にする（逆さにする） |
| Inverse | reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect | |
| Synonyms: | あべこべ, 裏腹, 逆, 逆, 逆さま, 逆しま | |
| 2. | 逆 | 順序、性質または効果の面で逆にされたもの |
| Inverse | something inverted in sequence or character or effect | |
| Synonyms: | あべこべ, インバース, 反対, 裏腹, 裏表, 逆, 逆, 逆さ |
Meanings for each kanji in 裏腹
| 裏 | back; amidst; in; reverse; inside; palm; sole; rear; lining; wrong side | Kanji Details » |
| 腹 | abdomen; belly; stomach | Kanji Details » |
Categories 裏腹 is a member of
| 1. | 反対 | 対立した者の間の関係 |
| Oppositeness | the relation between opposed entities | |
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Sample Sentences for 裏腹
「見た目は悪くないがちょっと軽薄そう」な外見とは裏腹に、彼女はいないし、女性に手が早いワケでもない。
In contrast to his "not bad looks but seems a bit of a dandy" appearance, he didn't have a girlfriend and he wasn't particularly fast with the ladies.
口調とは裏腹に、加納まいの顔は穏やかだった。こんなことでいちいち腹を立てていては到底ショウコとはつきあえない。自分の側に非がないとわかっているときは、物事に寛大になれる。
Contrary to her tone, Kanou Mai's face was calm. If this level of things angers her every time then she could not possibly get along with Shoko. When she understands there is no fault from her side, she can be tolerant about things.
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