ひっくり返る

ひっくりかえる
Alternative readings: ひっくりがえる
Alternative writings: 引っくり返る, 引っ繰り返る, 引繰り返る
JLPT:N2
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1To be overturned, flipped over, or capsized (an object becoming turned over or reversed).

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

強い風でテーブルがひっくり返った。

The table was overturned by the strong wind.

フライパンの中の卵がうまくひっくり返らない。

I can't flip the egg in the frying pan properly.

釣り船が波で引っくり返る恐れがある。

There is a risk that the fishing boat will capsize in the waves.

2To fall over, tumble down, or lie on one's back (a person toppling or ending up flipped over).

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

犬に驚いて老人がひっくり返った。

Startled by the dog, the elderly man fell over onto his back.

疲れてソファにひっくり返ってしまった。

I was so tired I flopped down on the sofa.

子供が勢いよく走っていてひっくり返った。

The child ran fast and tumbled over.

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