Jisho

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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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