Kanji
N2 9 strokes Grade 5 freq #683

inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

walk shinnyō

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

reversal (of a situation); turnaround
reverse; opposite
headwind; adverse wind
reimportation; reimport
opposite effect; adverse effect
treason; treachery
counterattack
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation
paradox
reversible

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

comeback victory; comeback
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)
reverse; inversion
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
retrogression; reversal
inverted; upside down
to go against; to oppose
handstand; headstand
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head

Example sentences

Matsui pulled the Giants back from the brink with a grand slam that gave them a come-from-behind victory.

Mulligan has been riding high since he seized the crown in a come-from-behind victory 14 months ago.

Don't turn the hands of a clock the other way around.

That is the other way about.