synonym Comparative
向かい
VS
逆
Differences Between "向かい" and "逆"
Option A
向かい
Meaning
opposite; across the street/facing
Reading
むかい (mukai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
駅の向かいに新しいカフェができました。
A new cafe opened across from the station.
Option B
逆
Meaning
reverse, opposite, inverse
Reading
ぎゃく (gyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はいつも私の意見と逆の意見を言う。
He always says the opposite of my opinion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(opposite; across the street/facing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 向かい: Refers to the position directly opposite or facing something. Often used with の or に to indicate location (例：店の向かい、向かいに座る). (何かの真向かいの位置を指します。場所を示す際に「～の向かい」「～に向かい」のように使われます。)
- 逆: Can be used as a noun or an adjective (例: 逆の方向 - the opposite direction). It refers to the contrary or reverse of something.
- 向かい: Refers to the position directly opposite or facing something. Often used with の or に to indicate location (例：店の向かい、向かいに座る). (何かの真向かいの位置を指します。場所を示す際に「～の向かい」「～に向かい」のように使われます。)
- 逆: Can be used as a noun or an adjective (例: 逆の方向 - the opposite direction). It refers to the contrary or reverse of something.
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