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synonym Comparative
ひるがえる
VS
逆転写酵素

Differences Between "ひるがえる" and "逆転写酵素"

Option A
ひるがえる
Meaning
to flutter, to turn over, to reverse (a decision/opinion)
Reading
ひるがえる (hirugaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
風に旗がひるがえっている。
The flag is fluttering in the wind.
Option B
逆転写酵素
Meaning
reverse transcriptase
Reading
ぎゃくてんしゃこうそ (gyakutenshakouso)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は逆転写酵素に興味があります。
I am interested in reverse transcriptase.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to flutter, to turn over, to reverse (a decision/opinion))"?
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使い分け解説:
- ひるがえる: (1) For flags, curtains: to flutter in the wind. (2) For decisions, opinions: to be easily changed or reversed. (1. 旗やカーテンなどが風になびいて裏返ったり、なびいたりする様子。 2. 決定や意見などが、簡単に覆される様子。)
- 逆転写酵素: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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