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逆
逆 (readings: ぎゃく, さか; Japanese kanji) means “reverse / opposite”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 逆説 (paradox).
What does 逆 mean?
| Kanji | 逆 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | reverse / opposite |
| Readings | ぎゃく, さか |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 逆
逆 is read ぎゃく or さか depending on the word.
Example words with 逆
| Example | 逆説 (paradox) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14