Translation guide
How to express 'go against' in Japanese, covering opposition to rules, expectations, people, and natural flow.
an act that goes against the law
to go against the rules
Specifically means 'to violate' or 'to infringe' a rule, law, or agreement. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
to violate traffic rules
A literary or formal expression meaning 'to go against' or 'to betray' a principle, expectation, or trust.
to go against expectations
To express disagreement or opposition to someone's opinion, decision, or authority.
The most direct and common way to say 'to oppose' a person, plan, or idea. Neutral in register.
to go against his opinion
Many people are against that plan.
Means 'to go against' or 'to defy' someone's will, orders, or natural flow. Can imply active resistance.
To resist or defy someone in a confrontational way, often used for rebellion against authority.
To act in a way that contradicts one's own beliefs, feelings, or natural inclination.
A set phrase meaning 'against one's conscience'.
That goes against my conscience.
Means 'not one's true intention' or 'against one's will'. Used when forced to do something.
It goes against my true feelings to criticize him.
An adverbial phrase meaning 'against one's will' or 'contrary to one's wishes'.
Against his will, he agreed.
to swim against the current
上司に歯向かう
to go against one's boss