手のひらを返す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 手のひらを返す | 手のひらを返さない |
| Polite | 手のひらを返します | 手のひらを返しません |
| Past polite | 手のひらを返しました | 手のひらを返しませんでした |
| Past | 手のひらを返した | 手のひらを返さなかった |
| Te-form | 手のひらを返して | 手のひらを返さないで |
| Desire | 手のひらを返したい | 手のひらを返したくない |
| Potential | 手のひらを返せる | 手のひらを返せない |
| Passive | 手のひらを返される | 手のひらを返されない |
| Causative | 手のひらを返させる | 手のひらを返させない |
| Causative passive | 手のひらを返させられる | 手のひらを返させられない |
| Volitional | 手のひらを返そう | |
| Polite volitional | 手のひらを返しましょう | |
| Imperative | 手のひらを返せ | 手のひらを返すな |
| Conditional | 手のひらを返せば | 手のひらを返さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 手のひらを返したら | 手のひらを返さなかったら |
flip-flop; do an about-face; change attitude suddenly
Idiomatic expression describing a sudden, complete reversal of opinion, attitude, or behavior, often with a negative connotation of inconsistency or opportunism. Literally 'to flip over one's palm'.
He was in favor until yesterday, but today he opposed it as if he had completely changed his mind.
My boss flip-flops as soon as things become inconvenient for him.
do something easy; do with ease
Rare idiomatic use meaning to accomplish something effortlessly, as easily as turning over one's hand. Not commonly used in modern Japanese; the primary sense is the about-face meaning.
He solved the difficult problem as easily as turning over his hand.