手のひらを返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手のひらを返す
1
Idiomatic expression
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; to flip over one's hand
2
Idiomatic expression
to do something easy
Kanji in this Word
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
返
6 strokes
Frequency: 685
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
return
answer
fade
repay
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえ.す
-かえ.す
かえ.る
-かえ.る
平
5 strokes
Frequency: 128
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
even
flat
peace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ビョウ
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たい.ら
たい.らげる
ひら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たいら
たら
はち
ひ
ひとし
へ
へん
掌
12 strokes
Frequency: 1757
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
palm of hand
rule
administer
conduct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てのひら
たなごころ
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