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翻す

飜す

Reading

Kana: ひるがえす
Romaji: hirugaesu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to turn over; to turn around

See also: 身を翻す
2

to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words)

3

to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ホン、 ハン、 ひるがえ.る、 ひるがえ.す
Meanings: flip, turn over, wave, flutter, change (mind)
Readings: ハン、 ホン、 ひるがえ.す、 ひるがえ.る
Meanings: flip over, upset, capsize

Example Sentences

決意(けつい)をひるがえすな。
➥Abide by your promise.
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その裁判官(さいばんかん)は、最終(さいしゅう)判決(はんけつ)をひるがえした。
➥The judge reversed the final decision.
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組合員(くみあいいん)たちは反旗(はんき)をひるがえした。
➥The union members were up in arms.
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