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Meanings

mutual opposition; contradiction; contrariety

Describes two things that are mutually opposed or contradictory. Often used in formal or written contexts.

Technical term in genetics for the repulsion phase of linked genes. See also 相引 (coupling).

〈事こと〉と〈事こと〉が相そう反はんするfor two things to be mutually contradictory
二ふたつの意い見けんが相そう反はんしている。
The two opinions are mutually contradictory.
相そう反はんする〈物もの〉conflicting ~ (feelings, interests, etc.)
彼かれは相そう反はんする感かん情じょうを抱いだいていた。
He held conflicting emotions.

矛む盾じゅんN2sense 1
矛盾 is the everyday word for a logical contradiction, while 相反 is a more formal term emphasizing mutual opposition between two things.
対たい立りつN2sense 1
対立 refers to a conflict or clash between opposing sides, whereas 相反 focuses on the abstract relationship of two things being mutually contradictory.

相そう引いん sense 2
In genetics, 相引 (coupling) is the opposite phase of linked genes from 相反 (repulsion).

相そう違いN2sense 1
相違 simply means a difference or discrepancy, while 相反 specifically means two things are mutually opposed or contradictory, not just different.

Compound of 相 (mutual) and 反 (oppose). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows directly from the kanji components.