“Unexpected twist” in Japanese
Short answer
Unexpected twist in Japanese is “どんでん返し” (dondengaeshi). Full meaning: (sudden) complete reversal (of plot), unexpected twist (at end of story); rotating stage machinery, which rolls backwards 90 degrees to reveal the next scene.
Other ways to say “Unexpected twist” in Japanese
逆手
gyakute underhand grip, backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist, turning the tables (on an opponent)
ドンデン返し
dondengaeshi (sudden) complete reversal (of plot), unexpected twist (at end of story); rotating stage machinery, which rolls backwards 90 degrees to reveal the next scene
どんでんがえし
dondengaeshi (sudden) complete reversal (of plot), unexpected twist (at end of story); rotating stage machinery, which rolls backwards 90 degrees to reveal the next scene
さかて
sakate underhand grip, backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist, turning the tables (on an opponent)
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