逆効果

ぎゃくこうか

opposite effect

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Meanings

ぎゃくこうか · ぎゃっこうか

  1. noun opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring

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In sentences

彼あの発言はつげんは逆効果ぎゃくこうかになった。 His remarks had the opposite effect. #116351

そんなことをしたら逆効果ぎゃくこうかになる。 If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect. #204389