Meaning of: 却って - kaete
Romaji: kaete
Kana: かえって
Type: adverb
L: jlpt-n2
Meaning: on the contrary; instead; on the contrary; before; Even more; instead of
Meaning in English: on the contrary;rather;all the more;instead
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Explanation and Etymology - (却って) kaete
Kyakutte (却って) is a Japanese word that can be translated as "on the contrary" or "contrarily". It is composed of the kanji characters 却 (kyaku), which means "to retreat" or "to return", and って (tte), which is a particle that indicates quotation or emphasis. Therefore, the word suggests an idea of going back or opposing something that was previously said. It is commonly used to introduce a contrary idea to what was expressed earlier, or to emphasize a different point of view.How to Write in Japanese - (却って) kaete
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Synonyms and Similar - (却って) kaete
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
逆に; 反対に; かえって
Words containing: 却って
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Words with the same pronunciation: かえって kaete
Example Sentences - (却って) kaete
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Other words of the same type: adverb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "on the contrary; instead; on the contrary; before; Even more; instead of" é "(却って) kaete". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.