翻す
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to turn over
2. to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to take back (one's words); to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.)
3. to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind; to let flutter
Kanji used
Pitch accent
ひるがえす
Examples3
その 裁判官 は、 最終 判決 を ひるがえした。
The judge reversed the final decision.
組合員 たち は 反旗 を ひるがえした。
The union members were up in arms.
決意 を ひるがえす な。
Abide by your promise.