godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physically turning something over, such as a page, a card, or an object.
彼は手のひらを翻して、コインを見せた。
He flipped his hand over and showed the coin.
ページを翻すたびに、新しい
Every time I turn a page, there is a new discovery.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
change one's mind; reverse a decision; retract a statement
Used for abruptly changing an opinion, decision, or statement. Common with nouns like 態度, 方針, 前言.
社長は突然方針を翻した。
The president suddenly reversed the policy.
彼は前言を翻して、辞任を認めた。
He retracted his earlier statement and admitted his resignation.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
fly a flag; let flutter
Causing something like a flag, cape, or skirt to flap in the wind. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
船は国旗を翻して港に入った。
The ship entered the harbor flying the national flag.
彼女はスカートを風に翻しながら歩いた。
She walked with her skirt fluttering in the wind.