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組合員たちは反旗をひるがえした。

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組合員たち 反旗 ひるがえした

English Translation

The union members were up in arms.

Furigana

組合員(くみあいいん)たちは反旗(はんき)をひるがえした。

Romanji

Kumiaiintachi wa hanki o hirugaeshita.

Words

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topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
反旗 (はんき)
standard of revolt; banner of revolution
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
翻す (ひるがえす)
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 く.む、 くみ、 -ぐみ
Meanings: association, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple
Readings: ゴウ、 ガッ、 カッ、 あ.う、 -あ.う、 あ.い、 あい-、 -あ.い、 -あい、 あ.わす、 あ.わせる、 -あ.わせる
Meanings: fit, suit, join, 0.1
Reading: イン
Meanings: employee, member, number, the one in charge
Readings: ハン、 ホン、 タン、 ホ、 そ.る、 そ.らす、 かえ.す、 かえ.る、 -かえ.る
Meaning: anti-
Readings: キ、 はた
Meanings: national flag, banner, standard