Jisho

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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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