Hansuru

JLPT N1

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反する (Hansuru) is a Japanese suru verb meaning “to be contrary (to), to go against, to run counter (to), to contradict”.

Meanings

  1. suru verb, intransitive verbto be contrary (to); to go against; to run counter (to); to contradict; to be opposite (to)
  2. suru verb, intransitive verbto infringe; to violate; to transgress
  3. suru verb, intransitive verbto disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy; to rebel; to revoltalso written as 叛する

Examples

  • Murder is against the law.

  • It is contrary to the morals.

  • What he has said is contrary to fact.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 反する

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