覆す
くつがえす
kutsugaesu
JMdict entry #1501490
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to overturn; to capsize; to upset
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to overthrow (government etc.)
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.); to overrule
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼の時ならぬ発言は秘密をもらしたばかりではなく、平和運動の計画をも、くつがえしてしまった。
kare no toki nara nu hatsugen ha himitsu wo morashi ta bakari de ha naku 、 heiwa undou no keikaku wo mo 、 kutsugaeshi te shimaxtsu ta 。
His untimely statement has not only let the cat out of the bag but also upset the apple cart for the peace move.
従来の常識を覆す発明というのは、普通とは違う現象に気づく能力と関係がある。
juurai no joushiki wo kutsugaesu hatsumei to iu no ha 、 futsuu to ha chigau genshou ni kiduku nouryoku to kankei ga aru 。
Innovation has something to do with the faculty to notice unusual phenomena.
最高裁は原判決をくつがえしました。
saikou sai ha gen hanketsu wo kutsugaeshi mashi ta 。
The Supreme Court overturned a previous decision.
彼女はまた決心を覆し、そのことは私たちみんなを怒らせた。
kanojo ha mata kesshin wo kutsugaeshi 、 sono koto ha watakushi tachi min'na wo okora se ta 。
She changed her mind again, which made us all angry.