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Conjugations for 転倒

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[てん()·とう()]
tentou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[てん()·とう()]
tentou

English Meaning(s) for 転倒

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. falling down; tumbling; overturning; turning over
  2. reversing; inverting; inversion
  3. getting upset

Definition and Synonyms for 転倒

Spill a sudden drop from an upright position
Synonyms: 傾倒, 転倒, 顛倒
Invert turn inside out or upside down
Synonyms: こぼす, 倒置, 反復, 反転, 翻す, 翻倒, 裏返す, 覆す, 転倒, ひっくり返す, 逆転, 顛倒
Subvert cause the downfall of
Synonyms: 倒す, 傾覆, 打倒, 覆す, 転かす, 転倒, 転覆, ひっくり返す, 顛倒
Subvert of rulers
Synonyms: 倒す, 傾覆, 打倒, 覆す, 転かす, 転倒, 転覆, ひっくり返す, 顛倒

Meanings for each kanji in 転倒

» revolve; turn around; change
» overthrow; fall; collapse; drop; break down

Categories 転倒 is a member of

Modify cause to change
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Force Out force to leave (an office)
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Trip an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 転倒

Sample Sentences for 転倒

I was beside myself when I heard the news of my father's sudden death.
No less than 3 men fell in that race.
The news upset me.
Don't put the cart before the horse.
He tumbled on a steep slope while skiing.

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