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逆

逆 — inverted, reverse, opposite

Learn the correct stroke order for 逆 (inverted), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ギャクgyaku、ゲキgeki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さかsaka、さか.さsakasa、さか.らうsakarau
Strokes9
Radical辵
Frequency#683
Meaningsinverted, reverse, opposite, wicked

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

逆ささかさinverted; upside down; reversednoun
逆境ぎゃっきょうadverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversitynoun
逆襲ぎゃくしゅうcounterattacknoun
逆説ぎゃくせつparadoxnoun
逆転ぎゃくてんreversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnaboutnoun
逆風ぎゃくふうheadwind; adverse windnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 逆 (inverted) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 逆 is #683, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

逆ささかさ — inverted; upside down; reversed
逆境ぎゃっきょう — adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
逆襲ぎゃくしゅう — counterattack

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 逆 have?

The kanji 逆 (inverted) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 逆?

逆 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 逆 mean?

逆 means: inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked. On'yomi readings: ギャク, ゲキ. Kun'yomi readings: さか, さか.さ, さか.らう.

What JLPT level is 逆?

逆 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.