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[ほん(翻)·ろう(弄)]
honrou
noun, suru verb

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[ほん(飜)·ろう(弄)]
honrou
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English Meaning(s) for 翻弄

noun, suru verb
  1. trifling with; toying with; playing with; making sport of; making fun of; leading around by the nose
  2. tossing about (a ship)
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Meanings for each kanji in 翻弄

» flip; turn over; wave; flutter; change (mind)
» play with; tamper; trifle with

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Sample Sentences for 翻弄

The yacht was at the mercy of the dreadful storm.
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The ship was at the mercy of the waves.
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The ship was at the mercy of the storm.
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The ship was at the mercy of the wind and the waves.
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The ship was at the mercy of the waves.
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