逆さか手てにとる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
Kanji used
reverse
hand
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Composed of
inverse; reverse
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
Composed of
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)