立彬の日本語
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逆効果, ぎゃくこうか, ぎゃっこうか
1. opposite effect, adverse effect, backfiring
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彼の発言は逆効果になった。
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His remarks had the opposite effect.
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円高は日本の輸出産業に逆効果になっている。
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A strong yen is acting against Japan's export industries.
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そんなことをしたら逆効果になる。
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If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.
It would be counter-productive to do such a thing.
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