とんぼ返り
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とんぼ返り
1
somersault
Examples
彼はトンボ返りをした。
He turned a somersault.
2
returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; round trip without an overnight stop
Examples
仙台へ行ってとんぼ返りで戻ってきました。
I went to Sendai and back without resting.
3
abrupt change of direction
Kanji in this Word
返
6 strokes
Frequency: 685
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
return
answer
fade
repay
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえ.す
-かえ.す
かえ.る
-かえ.る
帰
10 strokes
Frequency: 504
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
homecoming
arrive at
lead to
result in
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえ.る
かえ.す
おく.る
とつ.ぐ
蛉
11 strokes
Meanings
dragonfly
moon moth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
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