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反
Opposite, Oppose
そ-る (so-ru), そ-らす (so-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 反 appears in many everyday words including 反対 (opposition), 反応 (reaction), and 違反 (violation). It usually expresses the idea of 'against' or 'opposite.'
Memory Trick
Imagine two arrows pointing in OPPOSITE directions. They completely OPPOSE each other.
Readings
Onyomi: ハン (han)
Kunyomi: そ-る (so-ru), そ-らす (so-rasu)
Example Words
反対
はんたい (hantai)
Opposition
反応
はんのう (hannou)
Reaction
違反
いはん (ihan)
Violation
反省
はんせい (hansei)
Reflection
Example Sentence
私は その 意見に 反対です。
わたしは その いけんに はんたいです。
watashi wa sono iken ni hantai desu
I am against that opinion.