B1 Collocation Formal

決定を覆す

kettei o kutsugaesu

Overturn a decision

Meaning

To reverse or invalidate a previous judgment or ruling.

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Cultural Background

In Japan, changing a decision is often seen as a sign of weakness or poor planning.

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Use in formal settings

Only use this for serious matters.

Meaning

To reverse or invalidate a previous judgment or ruling.

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Use in formal settings

Only use this for serious matters.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

裁判所は一審の判決を___。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 覆した

覆す is the correct verb for overturning a judgment.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

裁判所は一審の判決を___。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 覆した

覆す is the correct verb for overturning a judgment.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too formal.

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方針を転換する

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