Jisho

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Words — 3 found

さかて 逆手
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Noun
1. underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)​Sports, See also 順手
Noun
2. cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning​Sports, See also クロスハンド
Noun
3. reverse grip (e.g. of a sword)​Only applies to さかて
Noun
4. turning the tables (on an opponent)​See also 逆手に取る
Noun
5. reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock​Martial arts, See also 関節技, oft. ぎゃくて
Noun
6. foul trick​Rare term, Only applies to ぎゃくて
Other forms
逆手 【ぎゃくて】
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さかてと 逆手に取る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)​
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • うまく
  • その
  • トラブル
  • を
  • さかてにと逆手に取った
    • 。
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
Other forms
逆手に取る 【ぎゃくてにとる】、逆手にとる 【さかてにとる】、逆手にとる 【ぎゃくてにとる】
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ぎゃくてう 逆手打ち
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Noun, Suru verb
1. backhand (tennis, etc.)​
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Kanji — 2 found

4.9652866126276765
9 strokes. JLPT N2. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5.
逆
inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked
Kun: さか、 さか.さ、 さか.らう
On: ギャク、 ゲキ
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0.17447566427974268
4 strokes. JLPT N4. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 1.
手
hand
Kun: て、 て-、 -て、 た-
On: シュ、 ズ
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Sentences — 1 found

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    • かれ彼
    • は
    • うまく
    • その
    • トラブル
    • を
    • さかてにと逆手に取った
      • 。
    He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage. — Tatoeba
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