逆転
gyakulten
The Japanese word for reversal is 逆転 (gyakulten).
逆転 is a noun frequently used in sports or games to describe a sudden turnaround in fortune, such as a comeback victory. You can also use the verb form 逆転する to mean 'to reverse' or 'to turn the tables'.
Meaning: an instance of reversing (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 逆転 describes a general reversal or turnaround, 逆変換 is used specifically to convey the idea of reversal in terms of conversion or transformation, often within scientific or technical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the noun 逆転 into a verb meaning 'to reverse' or 'to undergo a reversal', you can add the verb する to create 逆転する.
How do you pronounce it?
gyakulten
Did you know?
- The word 逆転 is the central theme of the famous 'Ace Attorney' series, known in Japan as 逆転裁判, which literally translates to 'Reversal Trial'.
- While 逆転 refers to a change in status or fortune, Japanese uses a completely different word, 逆さま, to describe a physical reversal like holding a glass upside down.
- The kanji 逆 is shared by both 逆転 and 逆説, the word for 'paradox', linking the idea of a turnaround to a logical contradiction.
Examples in context
- 彼の弁護士は驚くべき逆転を達成した。His lawyer achieved a remarkable reversal.
- 計算機科学において、このアルゴリズムは逆変換を容易にします。In computer science, this algorithm facilitates the reversal.
- 彼は試合の流れを逆転した。He reversed the flow of the game.
- 天気予報が一転して雨が降り始めた。The weather forecast suddenly changed, and it started raining.
- 試合中に劇的な逆転が起きた。A dramatic reversal happened during the match.
- 彼は逆転する可能性を信じている。He believes in the possibility of a reversal.
- 試合の終盤での逆転に驚いた。Shiai no shūban deno gyakuten ni odoroita.I was surprised by the reversal at the end of the match.
- ドラマチックな逆転劇が見たい。Doramachikuna gyakuten-geki ga mitai.I want to see a dramatic reversal of fortune.
- 順位の逆転が起こった。Jun'i no gyakuten ga okotta.A reversal in the rankings occurred.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are watching a sports match.
- 美咲 Misakiすごい逆転劇だったね！sugoi gyakutengeki datta ne!That was an amazing reversal!
- 陽太 Yota本当だね。信じられないよ。honto da ne. shinjirarenai yo.It really was. I can't believe it.
- 美咲 Misaki最後の逆転に驚いたよ。saigo no gyakuten ni odoroita yo.I was surprised by the reversal at the end.
- 陽太 Yota最高の試合だったね。saikou no shiai datta ne.It was the best match.
