逆もまた然り

ぎゃくもまたしかり
Alternative writings: 逆もまたしかり
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An expression meaning that the opposite case or converse is also true (i.e., 'the reverse is also the case').

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Examples

親が子に期待するように、逆もまた然りで、子も親に期待することがある。

Just as parents expect things from their children, the reverse can also be true: children sometimes expect things from their parents.

言う側の気持ちがわかるなら、聞く側の気持ちも考えるべきだ。逆もまた然りだ。

If you understand the speaker's feelings, you should also consider the listener's feelings. The converse is also true.

ある方法で成功する場合があるが、逆もまた然りで、成功する例は状況によって異なる。

A method may work in some cases, and vice versa — success depends on the situation.