Vocabulary

What does 翻る (ひるがえる, hirugaeru) mean?

翻る (ひるがえる, hirugaeru) means to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to flap.

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Readingひるがえる
Romajihirugaeru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
ひるがえる
hirugaeru

to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to flap

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to flap
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to turn over; to flip over
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch; to alter

Also written: 飜る

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