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A5 Noun

逆効果(ぎゃくこうか)opposite effect, adverse effect, backfiring

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        opposite effect, adverse effect, backfiring

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    逆効果 【ぎゃくこうか】逆効果 【ぎゃっこうか】

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    • 子供(こども)(きび)しすぎるのは(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)かもしれない。

      Being too strict with children might have the opposite effect.

      • スキンケアのしすぎは(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)になるそうです。

        It is said that overdoing skincare can have an adverse effect.

        • 子供(こども)判断(はんだん)(りょく)(あた)えるために門限(もんげん)撤廃(てっぱい)したら(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)だった。

          Removing the curfew to give children more decision-making power had the opposite effect.

          • ネット()での宣伝(せんでん)(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)になるとは予想(よそう)だにしませんでした。

            I never expected online advertising to have a backfiring effect.

            • コーチ:「(しか)ってばかりでは(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)で、ちゃんと()める必要(ひつよう)もあるんだ。」

              Coach: "Just scolding all the time is counterproductive; it's also necessary to properly praise."

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