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逆効果 (ぎゃくこうか) — opposite effect · Nihongo Circle

逆効果

ぎゃくこうか

noun

Meanings

1opposite effect
2adverse effect
3backfiring

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Kanji in this word

逆Inverted, Reverse, Opposite9 strokes 効Merit, Efficacy, Efficiency8 strokes 果Fruit, Reward, Carry Out8 strokes

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