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逆手

Readings

Kana: ぎゃくて、さかて
Romaji: gyakute, sakate
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Definitions

noun
1

underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis)

See also: 順手
2

unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

Kanji

逆
Readings: ギャク、 ゲキ、 さか、 さか.さ、 さか.らう
Meanings: inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked
手
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)はうまくそのトラブルを逆手(さかて)に取(と)った。
➥He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
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