寝返りを打つ ねがえりをうつ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed) to change sides; to double-cross; to betray Kanji 寝 sleep. Read as ねる. 返 give back. Read as かえす. 打 hit. Read as うつ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists