Jisho

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Words — 3 found

Noun
1. underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis)See also 順手
Noun
2. unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
Other forms
逆手 【さかて】
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さか 逆手
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to use someone's (argument, attack) against them
  • かれ
  • うまく
  • その
  • トラブル
  • 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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Kanji — 2 found

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

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