Hirugaesu

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翻す (Hirugaesu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to turn over, to change (one's mind), to reverse (one's decision), to take back (one's words)”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, transitive verbto turn over
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto 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, transitive verbto fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind; to let flutter

Examples

  • Abide by your promise.

  • The union members were up in arms.

  • The judge reversed the final decision.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 翻す

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