Word details

裏を返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 裏を返す.

Dictionary

Entry

裏を返すうらをかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #21151
1

to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over

2

Usu. as 裏を返せば

to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round

3

to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side

13 strokesFrequency 812JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

うら

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

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