ぎゃくこうか
Gyakukouka
Also read: ぎゃっこうか
逆効果 (Gyakukouka) is a Japanese noun meaning “opposite effect, adverse effect, backfiring”.
Meanings
- nounopposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
Examples
彼の発言は逆効果になった。
His remarks had the opposite effect.
そんなことをしたら逆効果になる。
If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.
円高は日本の輸出産業に逆効果になっている。
A strong yen is acting against Japan's export industries.
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