- 逆 — reverse / opposite
- 逆転 — reversal / turnabout
- 逆走 — going the wrong way
- 逆境 — adversity / tough situation
- 逆風 — headwind / opposing wind
- 逆らう — to oppose / disobey
逆 combines 辶 (movement) with 屰 (to go against), highlighting motion that turns back or runs counter to flow—hence ideas like reversing, resisting, or opposition.
逆転で 勝った!
We won by a reversal!
上司に 逆らうのは 難しい。
It's difficult to go against your boss.