Vocabulary

What does 翻す (ひるがえす, hirugaesu) mean?

翻す (ひるがえす, hirugaesu) means to turn over.

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Readingひるがえす
Romajihirugaesu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
ひるがえす
hirugaesu

to turn over

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to turn over
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words)
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind; to let flutter

Also written: 飜す

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