もとる

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to go against, to act contrary to, to run counter to, to deviate from
    word usually written using kana alone

    • やってしまったことは元に戻らない。
      What is done cannot be undone.
    • 医師が患者の秘密を漏らすのは道義にもとる。
      It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.