背くそむく

somuku

to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe

Example sentences

  1. 彼は親の意に背いて歌手になった。

    He became a singer against his parents wishes.

  2. 彼の行為は法律に背いている。

    His action is against the law.

  3. 住民は当事者に背いた。

    The inhabitants rebelled against the ruler.

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