Quick answer
反 is the kanji for "Opposite". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is そ.る (soru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Opposite
Also : Anti- · Reverse · Rebellion
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 反 represents 'ANTI-'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of anti-.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with anti-. Kun-reading: そ.る.
Example Sentences
結果を反映させました。
けっかをはんえいさせました。
I reflected the results.
相手の主張に対して丁寧に反論することで、議論がより建設的になります。
あいてのしゅちょうにたいしていねいにはんろんすることで、ぎろんがよりけんせつてきになります。
By politely countering the other party's argument, the discussion becomes more constructive.
Vocabulary using 反
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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