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反
anti-
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Readings
- On’yomi
- タン、ハン、ホ、ホン
- Kun’yomi
- -かえ・る、かえ・す、かえ・る、そ・らす、そ・る
Example words
反対側
はんたいがわ
opposite side
反
-かえ・る
anti-
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 4-stroke character meaning "anti-" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
Remember "anti-" (反) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
違反 (いはん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 違反 (いはん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -かえ・る、かえ・す、かえ・る、そ・らす、そ・る — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: タン、ハン、ホ、ホン — common in compound words (熟語).