Word details
逆手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆手.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Sports
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)
2
Sports
cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning
3
さかて only
reverse grip (e.g. of a sword)
4
turning the tables (on an opponent)
5
Martial arts; Oft. ぎゃくて
reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
6
ぎゃくて only; Rare term
foul trick
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.