Vocab Info

N3 Adverb

(かえ)ってon the contrary, rather, all the more, instead

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      on the contrary, rather, instead, all the more

      Usually written using kana alone

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    却って 【かえって】反って 【かえって】

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    Examples

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      (はな)(みず)をやり()ぎると(かえ)ってダメになるよ。

      If you overwater the flowers, you'll ruin them instead.

      • N3

      子供(こども)(たち)温泉(おんせん)()ったら(かえ)って(つか)れてしまいました。

      I went to the hot springs with my children and ended up more tired instead.

      • N3

      セレブによると、お(かね)余裕(よゆう)がありすぎるのも(かえ)って()くないそうだ。

      According to celebrities, having too much financial leeway can actually be detrimental (instead of beneficial).

      • N3

      極端(きょくたん)値段(ねだん)(やす)いものを()うと()ぐに(こわ)れて(かえ)って(たか)くつく(こと)があります。

      If you buy something that is extremely cheap, it'll break soon and end up being more expensive instead.

      • N3

      体力(たいりょく)もない(ぼく)助人(すけっと)として()ったら(かえ)って(あし)()まといになってしまうと(おも)います。

      I don't have much physical strength, so if I go as a helper, I think I'll end up being a hindrance instead.

      • N2
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