Word details
手のひらを返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手のひらを返す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; to flip over one's hand
2
Idiomatic expression
to do something easy
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
手
hand
4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1
On
シュズ
Kun
てて--てた-
返
return, answer, fade, repay
6 strokesFrequency 685JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヘン
Kun
かえ.す-かえ.すかえ.る-かえ.る
平
even, flat, peace
5 strokesFrequency 128JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヘイビョウヒョウ
Kun
たい.らたい.らげるひら
Nanori
たいらたらはちひひとしへへん
掌
palm of hand, rule, administer, conduct
12 strokesFrequency 1,757JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ショウ
Kun
てのひらたなごころ
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