逆効果

ぎゃくこうか

Also written ぎゃっこうか

Meanings

1. Noun opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring

Kanji

• 逆 reverse. Read as ギャク.
• 効 effect. Read as コウ.
• 果 fruit. Read as カ.

Example sentences

• 円高は日本の輸出産業に逆効果になっている。
  A strong yen is acting against Japan's export industries.
• そんなことをしたら逆効果になる。
  If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.

Common phrases

• 逆効果になる

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