ひるがえす

翻 す

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to turn over

  2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to change (one's mind), to reverse (one's decision), to take back (one's words), to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.)

    • その裁判官は、最終判決をひるがえした。
      The judge reversed the final decision.

  3. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to fly (a flag), to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind, to let flutter

    • 組合員たちは反旗をひるがえした。
      The union members were up in arms.