逆転
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆転
1
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; turning the tables; sudden change
Examples
形勢は逆転した。
Now the shoe is on the other foot.
2
reversal (of direction of rotation)
Kanji in this Word
逆
8 strokes
Frequency: 683
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
inverted
reverse
opposite
wicked
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギャク
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さか
さか.さ
さか.らう
転
11 strokes
Frequency: 327
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
revolve
turn around
change
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころ.がる
ころ.げる
ころ.がす
ころ.ぶ
まろ.ぶ
うたた
うつ.る
くる.めく
点
9 strokes
Frequency: 165
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
spot
point
mark
speck
decimal point
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ける
つ.く
た.てる
さ.す
とぼ.す
とも.す
ぼち
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