verb (godan)ひるがえす · hirugaesu
Englishto turn over
Englishto 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.
Englishto 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.
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