Word details

手のひら返し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手のひら返し.

Dictionary

Entry

手のひら返し手の平返し掌返してのひらがえしNounIntransitive~する Verb
1

sudden reversal (of behavior, opinion, attitude, etc.); about-face; flip-flop

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

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

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

たいらたらはちひとしへん

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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