N2
あべこべ (abekobe)
あべこべ
opposite, inverse, reversed, topsy-turvy
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes things being in an inverted, reversed, or contrary order/state than expected. Often used to point out a mix-up or a contradiction. Can be used as a noun (あべこべになる) or adverbially (あべこべに).
📝 Example Sentences
靴下を左右あべこべに履いてしまった。
I put my socks on the wrong feet (reversed).
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "あべこべ"!
彼の言っていることとやっていることは_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「言っていることとやっていることが逆だ」という意味なので、「あべこべ」が適切です。
English: 'あべこべ' is appropriate because it means 'what he says and what he does are opposite'.
English: 'あべこべ' is appropriate because it means 'what he says and what he does are opposite'.
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