逆手

ぎゃくて

Also written さかて

Meanings

1. Noun underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.) See also: 順手 (じゅんて).
2. cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning See also: クロスハンド.
3. reverse grip (e.g. of a sword)
4. turning the tables (on an opponent) See also: 逆手に取る (さかてにとる).
5. reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock (oft. ぎゃくて) See also: 関節技 (かんせつわざ).
6. foul trick

Kanji

• 逆 reverse. Read as ギャク.
• 手 hand. Read as て.

Example sentences

• 彼はうまくそのトラブルを逆手に取った。
  He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.

Common phrases

• 逆手に取る (さかてにとる) to use someone's (argument, attack) against them

Words containing 逆手

• 逆手打ち (ぎゃくてうち) backhand (tennis, etc.)
• 逆手に取る (さかてにとる) to use someone's (argument, attack) against them

Word lists

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