Japanese

みをひるがえす
Meaning: to turn around quickly; to change one's attitude suddenly
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 身を翻す 身を翻さない
Polite 身を翻します 身を翻しません
Past 身を翻した 身を翻さなかった
Polite + Past 身を翻しました 身を翻しませんでした
Te-form 身を翻して 身を翻さなくて
Potential 身を翻せる 身を翻せない
Passive 身を翻される 身を翻されない
Causative 身を翻させる 身を翻させない
Imperative 身を翻せ 身を翻すな

Handwriting

身
を
翻
す

Example

He quickly turned around at the corner to escape from his pursuers.

Usage Notes

Refers to a quick, light movement of the body, often used in physical contexts like sports or evasion, but can also describe a sudden shift in behavior or stance.

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