- 1. [v5k, vi] to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
Kanji in this word
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背
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebelOn: ハイ (hai)Kun: せ (se)、 せい (sei)、 そむ.く (somu.ku)、 そむ.ける (somu.keru)
Example Sentences
それは私の期待にそむいた。
soreha watashi no kitai nisomuita .
It fell short of my expectation.