裏目

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 裏目, read うらめ, refers to an adverse result contrary to what was hoped for.
• Basic usage: It is used when a hasty decision or an attempt to hide concern backfires.
  • 急いで進めた判断が裏目に出た。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A result contrary to intentions
  • 裏目に出る means that a decision or action intended to help instead works against someone. Whereas 失敗する describes failure broadly, this expression highlights the reversal between intention and outcome.