背く
そむく
Also written 叛く
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
Kanji
- 背 back. Read as そむく.
Example sentences
- それは私の期待にそむいた。
It fell short of my expectation. - わたしは父に背いてその会合に出た。
I attended the meeting though my father told me not to. - 私は彼女の意志にそむいて彼女にピアノをひかせた。
I made her play the piano against her will. - 彼は親の意に背いて歌手になった。
He became a singer against his parents wishes. - 彼は約束に背いた。
He betrayed his promises.
Common phrases
Related forms
- 背ける (そむける) to turn (one's face) away (transitive partner)