逆手

Readings

Kana: ぎゃくて、さかて

Romaji: gyakute, sakate

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.