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A2 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

裏腹(うらはら)opposite, reverse, contrary

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    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

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      opposite, reverse, contrary

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    裏腹 【うらはら】

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      戦地(せんち)での兵役(へいえき)()裏腹(うらはら)危険(きけん)なことです。

      Military service on the battlefield is a dangerous thing, closely linked to death. (two sides of the same coin)

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      ()うことと(おこな)いが裏腹(うらはら)(ひと)信用(しんよう)出来(でき)ないです。

      You can't trust people whose words and actions are contrary.

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      本心(ほんしん)とは裏腹(うらはら)なことを()って(まわ)りの(ひと)混乱(こんらん)させる。

      They say things that are the opposite of their true feelings, making those around them confused.

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      ()うこととすることが裏腹(うらはら)彼女(かのじょ)(しん)じるのは(むずか)しいです。

      It is difficult to trust her as what she says and does are opposite.

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      期待(きたい)とは裏腹(うらはら)()点数(てんすう)()れず、勉強(べんきょう)へのやる()()くしました。

      Contrary to expectations, I couldn't get good grades and lost motivation to study.

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