Paradox
noun, の adjective
It is reverse to the theory! What is going on? Things aren't right. There must be some kind of paradox going on, where all theories are reversed! D:
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
あの議員は、逆説の論理をよく使います。
That legislator often uses paradoxical logic.
このマンガは、不死の存在となった者同士の戦いを通じて命について考える、逆説的な物語です。
This manga is a paradoxical story that makes us think about life through the battles between those who have become immortal.
優秀な人は成長できる場に行きたがるんで、「高い目標」を目指している企業には、良い人材が多いんです。逆説的に言えば、良い人が集まらない企業は、目標が低いんですよ。
Excellent people want to go to places where they can grow, so companies that aim "high" have a lot of talented people. Paradoxically, companies that do not attract good people have low goals.