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Definition and Synonyms for かえって
| 1. | 反って | それどころか |
| Rather | on the contrary | |
| Synonyms: | むしろ, かえって, 反る, 返る | |
| 2. | 逆に | 予想に反して |
| To The Contrary | contrary to expectations | |
| 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 |
| Perversely | in a contrary disobedient manner | |
| Synonyms: | かえって |
Sample Sentences for かえって
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.
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.
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