Vocab Info
N3 Adverb
却ってon the contrary, rather, all the more, instead
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
on the contrary, rather, instead, all the more
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
却って 【かえって】、反って 【かえって】
Common・Uncommon
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て
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花に水をやり過ぎると却ってダメになるよ。
If you overwater the flowers, you'll ruin them instead.
子供達と温泉に行ったら却って疲れてしまいました。
I went to the hot springs with my children and ended up more tired instead.
セレブによると、お金に余裕がありすぎるのも却って良くないそうだ。
According to celebrities, having too much financial leeway can actually be detrimental (instead of beneficial).
極端に値段が安いものを買うと直ぐに壊れて却って高くつく事があります。
If you buy something that is extremely cheap, it'll break soon and end up being more expensive instead.
体力もない僕が助人として行ったら却って足手まといになってしまうと思います。
I don't have much physical strength, so if I go as a helper, I think I'll end up being a hindrance instead.
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