しゅきゃくてんとう
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
Four character compound
1. reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; mistaking the means for the end
Kanji used
(one's) master
guest
turn around
collapse
Pitch accent
しゅ
きゃくてんとう
しゅ
きゃ
くてんとう
Composed of
host and guest; principal and auxiliary; subject and object (philosophical); subject and object
falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset