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冴え返る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冴え返る

えかえる
冴返る
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #108008
1

to be very clear

2

to be keenly cold; to be cold and clear

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 2341
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

be clear
serene
cold
skilful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.える
こお.る
ひ.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さえ
さえる
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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