Japanese

ぎゃくてん
Meaning: reversal; turnaround; rotation in opposite direction
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

逆
転

Example sentences

The tide of the game reversed.
彼は渾身の力で、逆転ホームランを放った
He hit a come-from-behind home run with all his might.
試合の後半に逆転ゴールが決まった。
A comeback goal was scored in the second half of the match.
今の状況から逆転するのは、絶望的だと言わざるを得ない。
I have to say that turning things around from the current situation is hopeless.
最後の最後で逆転ゴールが決まった。
At the very last moment, a comeback goal was scored.
そのチームは、試合終了直前に劇的な逆転勝利を収めた。
The team achieved a dramatic come-from-behind victory just before the end of the game.
彼はファンの期待に応えて、逆転ホームランを放った。
He hit a walk-off home run, meeting the fans' expectations.
試合中盤、チームは劣勢に立たされたが、最後に逆転した。
Midway through the match, the team was put at a disadvantage, but they made a comeback in the end.
試合の形勢が逆転した。
The tide of the game has turned.
土壇場で逆転ゴールを決めた。
They scored a comeback goal at the eleventh hour.

Usage Notes

Used when the situation or advantage shifts to the opposite side.

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