反

JLPT N3

Oppose, anti

Readings

On’yomi: ハン (han)

Kun’yomi: そ(る), そ(らす),かえ(る) (so(ru), so(rasu), kae(ru))

• そ(る) – to bend, to curve • そ(らす) – to bend, to tilt, to curve • かえ(る) – to return, to go back

Structure

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Vocabulary

反対

はんたい

opposition

反応

はんのう

reaction

違反

いはん

violation

反省

はんせい

reflection

反射

はんしゃ

reflection (light)

Example Sentences

反対します。

はんたいします。

I oppose it.

反応があります。

はんのうがあります。

There is a reaction.

違反です。

いはんです。

It is a violation.

反省します。

はんせいします。

I reflect on it.

光が反射します。

ひかりがはんしゃします。

Light reflects.

Cultural Note

↩️ 反 highlights opposition, reversal, and reflection in Japanese culture.
• It is commonly used to indicate disagreement or contrary action (反対) in discussions or social settings.
• It also appears in cause-and-effect relationships (反映, 反応) emphasizing reflection and response.
• The kanji reflects the cultural awareness of balance, reaction, and reconsideration in thought and behavior.