N2
ぎゃくてん (gyakuten)
逆転
reversal; turn-around; upset (in sport)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when a situation, especially a competitive one, changes completely from unfavorable to favorable, or vice versa. Often implies a sudden or dramatic shift.
📝 Example Sentences
試合の終盤で、チームは劇的な逆転勝利を収めた。
In the final stage of the game, the team achieved a dramatic come-from-behind victory.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "逆転"!
劣勢だった試合が、彼の活躍で_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 不利な状況が有利な状況に変わることを「逆転する」と言います。
English: To 'reverse' (gyakuten suru) means an unfavorable situation turns into a favorable one.
English: To 'reverse' (gyakuten suru) means an unfavorable situation turns into a favorable one.
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