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逆
さか
手
て
に
取
と
る
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
Kanji used
逆
reverse
手
hand
取
take
Top 26600
Conjugations...
Used in: 486
Composed of
逆
さか
inverse; reverse
手
て
に
取
と
る
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
Composed of
逆
さか
手
て
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
取
と
る
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
Examples (1 in total)
彼
かれ
はうまくそのトラブルを
逆
さか
手
て
に
取
と
った
。
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.