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報う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 報う.
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Entry
1
to reward; to recompense; to repay
Examples
彼は友だちの親切にむくいたいと思った。
He wanted to repay the kindness of his friends.
2
to retaliate; to get revenge
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