N2
ひるがえす (hirugaesu)
翻す
to turn over; to change; to reverse; to flap (a flag)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
物理的に物を裏返す、または意見、方針、決定などを急に、あるいは完全に変更することを指します。(Can refer to physically turning something over (like a flag in the wind), or metaphorically changing one's opinion, policy, or decision, often implying a sudden or complete reversal.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は自分の意見を簡単に翻した。
He easily changed his opinion.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "翻す"!
旗が風に_______ている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「風になびく、裏返る」という意味で「翻す」を使います。
English: Use 'hirugaesu' to mean 'to flap or turn over in the wind'.
English: Use 'hirugaesu' to mean 'to flap or turn over in the wind'.
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