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逆効果 【ぎゃくこうか】

  1. [n] opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
逆 Inverted, Reverse, Opposite, Wicked ギャク, ゲキ さか, さか.さ, さか.らう 5
効 Merit, Efficacy, Efficiency, Benefit コウ き.く, ききめ, なら.う 5
果 Fruit, Reward, Carry Out, Achieve, Complete, End, Finish, Succeed カ は.たす, はた.す, -は.たす, は.てる, -は.てる, は.て 4