Translation guide
Describes something reversed, inside out, or in the wrong order. The Japanese expression depends on whether you mean clothing worn inside out, an object placed backwards, or a sequence in reverse order.
When an item of clothing is worn with the inside facing out
Literally 'wear inside out'. This is the most natural way to say clothing is worn inside out.
シャツを裏返しに着ているよ。
You're wearing your shirt inside out.
A shorter, more casual way to point out something is inside out.
あ、それ裏返しだよ。
Oh, that's inside out.
When an object is oriented with its front facing the back, or its normal direction reversed
Literally 'front-back reversed'. Used for objects placed the wrong way round.
その本、前後ろ逆に入ってるよ。
That book is in back to front.
Means 'facing the opposite direction'. Can be used for objects or people.
看板が逆向きに立っている。
The sign is standing back to front.
When a series of items, words, or actions is in the opposite order from normal
Means 'reverse order'. Used for steps, lists, or sequences.
手順を逆の順番でやってしまった。
I did the steps back to front.
Colloquial term meaning 'opposite' or 'reversed'. Often used when two things are swapped.
説明があべこべだよ。
Your explanation is back to front.