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[かえ(却)·っ·て]
kaette
adverb

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kaette
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English Meaning(s) for 却って

adverb
  1. on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
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Definition and Synonyms for 却って

Rather on the contrary
Synonyms: むしろ, かえって, 反る, 返る
To The Contrary contrary to expectations
Synonyms: かえって, 反る, 押し返す, 返る, 逆に
Perversely in a contrary disobedient manner
Synonyms: かえって

Meanings for each kanji in 却って

» instead; on the contrary; rather

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