Word details
翻す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 翻す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to turn over
2
to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words); to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.)
Examples
その裁判官は、最終判決をひるがえした。
The judge reversed the final decision.
3
to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind; to let flutter
Examples
組合員たちは反旗をひるがえした。
The union members were up in arms.
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