うらをかえ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
2. to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round
usu. as 裏を返せば
3. to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
Composed of
① 表面と反対の面。下または陰になって見えない部分。② 前面や正面の反対側。うしろ。③ 衣服や袋物などの内側に付ける布。④ 相手の予想や世間の常識の反対。逆。⑤ 逆の角度から見ること。⑥ 表面には現れない隠された内部の事情。内情。⑦ 公正なやり方ではないこと。陰。裏口。
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)