“To turn over” in Japanese
Short answer
To turn over in Japanese is “翻す” (hirugaesu). Full meaning: to turn over; to change (one's mind), to reverse (one's decision), to take back (one's words), to retract (one's testimony, confession, etc.); to fly (a flag), to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind, to let flutter.
Other ways to say “To turn over” in Japanese
伏せる
fuseru to turn over (face down), to lay face down, to lay upside down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.), to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down, to lie flat (on the ground)
ひっくり返す
hikkurikaesu to turn over, to turn upside down, to turn up, to turn inside out, to turn out; to knock over, to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision), to upset, to reverse
はぐる
haguru to roll up (e.g. sleeves), to turn over
譲り渡す
yuzuriwatasu to hand over, to turn over, to cede
捲り上げる
makuriageru to lift, to turn over, to fold over
でんぐり返る
dengurikaeru to turn a somersault, to turn over (topsy-turvy), to turn head over heels
譲る
yuzuru to hand over, to transfer, to turn over, to assign, to convey, to bequeath; to give up (e.g. one's seat), to give way; to yield, to concede, to give ground, to surrender
裏返す
uragaesu to turn inside out, to turn the other way, to turn (something) over
臥る
fuseru to turn over (face down), to lay face down, to lay upside down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.), to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down, to lie flat (on the ground)
返る
kaeru to return, to come back, to go back; to turn over; to become extremely, to become completely
返す
kaesu to return (something), to restore, to put back; to turn over, to turn upside down, to overturn; to pay back, to retaliate, to reciprocate
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