借りを返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 借りを返す
1
to pay back a debt
2
Idiomatic expression
to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
Examples
覚えてろよ。いつか借りを返してやるからな。
I will get even with you someday. Remember that.
Kanji in this Word
借
10 strokes
Frequency: 932
JLPT N3
Grade 4
Meanings
borrow
rent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.りる
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
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