逆らう
さからう
sakarau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
逆らう (さからう (sakarau)) means "to go against". It is read さからう (sakarau). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to go against
Also : to defy · to oppose · to disobey
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Example Sentences
医者の指示に逆らってはいけません。
いしゃのしじにさからってはいけません。
You must not go against the doctor's instructions.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 25, 2026
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