翻す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 翻す
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.
Kanji in this Word
翻
18 strokes
Frequency: 1465
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
flip
turn over
wave
flutter
change (mind)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
ハン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひるがえ.る
ひるがえ.す
飜
21 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
flip over
upset
capsize
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひるがえ.す
ひるがえ.る
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