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身を翻す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を翻す.

Dictionary

Entry

身を翻すみをひるがえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #11958
1

to turn aside adroitly; to dodge

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

flip, turn over, wave, flutter, change (mind)

18 strokesFrequency 1,465JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホンハン

Kun

ひるがえ.るひるがえ.す

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