Vocab Info
A2 な-adjective, Noun
裏腹opposite, reverse, contrary
Dictionary Definition
Common
な-adjective, Noun
1.
opposite, reverse, contrary
All Forms
裏腹 【うらはら】
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戦地での兵役は死と裏腹の危険なことです。
Military service on the battlefield is a dangerous thing, closely linked to death. (two sides of the same coin)
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言うことと行いが裏腹の人は信用出来ないです。
You can't trust people whose words and actions are contrary.
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本心とは裏腹なことを言って周りの人を混乱させる。
They say things that are the opposite of their true feelings, making those around them confused.
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言うこととすることが裏腹な彼女を信じるのは難しいです。
It is difficult to trust her as what she says and does are opposite.
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期待とは裏腹に良い点数を取れず、勉強へのやる気を無くしました。
Contrary to expectations, I couldn't get good grades and lost motivation to study.
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