NichiDict

翻る

ひるがえる
飜る
[hirugaeru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to flap; to fly

2.GodanIntransitive

to turn over; to flip over

3.GodanIntransitive

to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch; to alter; to flip

Examples

旗が風に翻っている

The flag is fluttering in the wind.

強風でコートの裾が激しく翻った

The hem of the coat flapped wildly in the strong wind.

弁士が演説中に翻るマントを纏って壇上に立った。

The orator stood at the podium wearing a cape that billowed as he spoke.