1.
opposite direction; reverse direction
The direction opposite to the one currently being discussed or traveled. Commonly used for trains, roads, and general orientation.
逆方向の電車に乗ってしまった。
I accidentally got on a train going in the opposite direction.
この道は逆方向だから、引き返そう。
This road goes the wrong way, so let's turn back.
風が逆方向から吹いてきたので、自転車を漕ぐのが大変だった。
The wind was blowing from the opposite direction, so it was tough pedaling the bicycle.
USAGE:
A compound noun formed from 逆 (reverse, opposite) + 方向 (direction). Very common in daily conversation, especially when talking about transportation mistakes or navigation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 逆方向に進む (to go in the opposite direction)
- 逆方向の電車 (a train going the other way)
- 逆方向に走る (to run in the opposite direction)
- 逆方向から来る (to come from the opposite direction)