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寄せては返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寄せては返す.

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Entry

寄せては返すよせてはかえすIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #44924
1

to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

11 strokesFrequency 673JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

よ.る-よ.りよ.せる

Nanori

よせよりよろ

return, answer, fade, repay

6 strokesFrequency 685JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヘン

Kun

かえ.す-かえ.すかえ.る-かえ.る

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