裏腹 | Japanese meaning

裏腹【うらはら】

Frequency rank: 5,643. – 5,649.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

opposite; reverse; contrary

Forms

裏腹【うらはら】Frequency rank: 5,643. – 5,649.
うらはら

Generated definitions (experimental)

opposite

This meaning refers to something that is in contradiction or contrast to another thing, often used to describe conflicting perspectives or situations.

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His opinion is the opposite, and I can't believe it's right.

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The article writes good things on the surface, but contrary to that, the truth is completely different.

reverse

This meaning indicates a reversal of position, direction, or condition, suggesting a turnaround situation or outcome.

、。

The reversal of opinion occurred because his attitude changed.

、、。

Her actions are reversed; she was initially against it but now supports it.

contrary

This meaning is used to express situations or ideas that oppose each other, often highlighting a conflict or inconsistency.

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His thoughts are always contrary, often differing from others.

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The contrary facts became clear, and his claims lost support.

Generated collocations (experimental)

opposite relationshipcontrary feelingsreverse situationto think contrary to what appearscontradictory resultopposite meaningfront and back (opposite sides)to act contrary to expectationsactions contrary to one's feelingscontradictory intention

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

せいはんたい正反対なこと．.あいはんしている相反していること．.

あたま頭のなかとはうらはら裏腹に、くち口だけさきに先にうごいてしまった動いてしまったというようす様子ではあったが．.きごう（きた北もりお杜夫きごう『にれ楡か家のひとびと人びときごう』きごう）

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Example sentences

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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.

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2. 。

What we say and what we mean are often quite different.

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3. 。

Dr. Sweet's nature belied his name.

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4. 、。

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裏腹【うらはら】

Frequency rank: 5,643. – 5,649.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

opposite; reverse; contrary

Forms

裏腹【うらはら】Frequency rank: 5,643. – 5,649.
うらはら

Generated definitions (experimental)

opposite

This meaning refers to something that is in contradiction or contrast to another thing, often used to describe conflicting perspectives or situations.

、。

His opinion is the opposite, and I can't believe it's right.

、。

The article writes good things on the surface, but contrary to that, the truth is completely different.

reverse

This meaning indicates a reversal of position, direction, or condition, suggesting a turnaround situation or outcome.

、。

The reversal of opinion occurred because his attitude changed.

、、。

Her actions are reversed; she was initially against it but now supports it.

contrary

This meaning is used to express situations or ideas that oppose each other, often highlighting a conflict or inconsistency.

、。

His thoughts are always contrary, often differing from others.

、。

The contrary facts became clear, and his claims lost support.

Generated collocations (experimental)

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

せいはんたい正反対なこと．.あいはんしている相反していること．.

あたま頭のなかとはうらはら裏腹に、くち口だけさきに先にうごいてしまった動いてしまったというようす様子ではあったが．.きごう（きた北もりお杜夫きごう『にれ楡か家のひとびと人びときごう』きごう）

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Example sentences

4 results

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.

Tatoeba