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オウム返し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word オウム返し

鸚鵡返し
うむがえし
Noun
Freq #56481
1

Oft. adverbially as 〜に

parroting back; repeating (another's words) like a parrot

Kanji in this Word

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
28 strokes

Meanings

parrot
parakeet

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
オウ
ヨウ
19 strokes

Meanings

cockatoo

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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