Japanese Word · Intermediate
歯向かう
to strike back at, to bite back, to resist, to defy, to disobey
Pronunciation: [ha̠mɯ̟ka̠ɯ̟]
Meaning
to strike back at, to bite back, to resist, to defy, to disobey
Example
強力な相手に歯向かうことができる
to be able to resist a strong opponent
Practice tips
- Practice 歯向かう out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.