Lexical entry

アゲンスト

agensuto

Being in a position of opposition or resistance.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: English

Meaning

Used to describe being against something, such as a headwind in sports or an opposing opinion.

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アゲンストウインド

A wind blowing against the direction of travel; by extension, an unfavorable current or situation.

レジスト

Material or process used to prevent a particular action, such as an insulating varnish or photoresist.

アゲーン

A repeat of a deuce in tennis or a general adverb for 'again'.

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