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翻す、飜す ひるがえす hirugaesu

JMdict entry #1523340

  1. Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to turn over
  2. 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.)
  3. 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

flip, turn, over

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.

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