飜す
ひるがえす
Verb, Transitive
1.
to turn over
2.
to change (one's mind), to reverse (one's decision), to take back (one's words), to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.)
3.
to fly (a flag), to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind, to let flutter
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彼は一度決めたことを簡単に翻さない。
He doesn't easily change his mind once he's decided something.
世論の圧力に屈し、政府は方針を翻した。
Yielding to public pressure, the government reversed its policy.
彼女は約束を翻して、別の予定を入れてしまった。
She went back on her promise and made other plans.
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