返

to turn a somersault; to turn over (topsy-turvy); to turn head over heels

to blow in the opposite direction; to revive

endpaper (of a book); end-paper

facing (material sewn on the inside edge of a garment)

looking back; triumphing over (a rival)

turning back

to return fire; to shoot back

to be very clear

to be keenly cold; to be cold and clear

to seethe; to ferment; to boil over

Medicine

infantile regression

Baseball

hitting the ball back to the pitcher; comebacker

cramp in the leg

turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point

Martial arts

Aikido technique, wherein the opponent is brought down by twisting his or her arm away from the body

makuragaeshi; monster that flips pillows over at night

changing a pillow position (esp. for a dead body)

acrobatic routine involving multiple wooden pillows

ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip

dance steps inspired by this ceremony

to kick back

to return a call

ancient Japanese ladies' hairstyle

Common mistake for 二つ返事

ready reply; quick answer

to warm over

to go back to the starting point

bamboo wall-top spikes (or wood, iron); spikes placed at the top of a wall to repel thieves

Sports

moonsault (type of somersault)

Sumo

to place one's arms under those of the opponent and lift them up, in order to prevent an overhand grip on one's mawashi

to be satisfied with one's position; to be quite content