かえって【却って】
kaette
1. on the contrary; rather
★ Common
Adverb
#11032
1. on the contrary; rather
1. rejection; dismissal
1. selling off; disposal by sale
1. cooling; refrigeration
2. cooling down (of a political conflict, etc.); calming down
1. return of something; repayment
1. retreat; withdrawal
1. incineration; destruction by fire
1. rejection; dismissal
1. ridding oneself; freeing oneself of