翻す、飜す
ひるがえす
hirugaesu
JMdict entry #1523340
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to turn over
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words); to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind; to let flutter
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
組合員たちは反旗をひるがえした。
kumiai in tachi ha hanki wo hirugaeshi ta 。
The union members were up in arms.
決意をひるがえすな。
ketsui wo hirugaesu na 。
Abide by your promise.
その裁判官は、最終判決をひるがえした。
sono saiban kan ha 、 saishuu hanketsu wo hirugaeshi ta 。
The judge reversed the final decision.