JMdict: 2109310
逆手に取る 【さかてにとる】
- [exp,v5r] to use someone's (argument, attack) against them
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
逆 | Inverted, Reverse, Opposite, Wicked | ギャク, ゲキ | さか, さか.さ, さか.らう | 5 |
手 | Hand | シュ, ズ | て, て-, -て, た- | 1 |
取 | Take, Fetch, Take Up | シュ | と.る, と.り, と.り-, とり, -ど.り | 3 |