Word details

恩を仇で返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恩を仇で返す.

Dictionary

Entry

恩を仇で返す恩をあだで返すおんをあだでかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #40270
1

Idiomatic expression

to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit

10 strokesFrequency 1,418JLPT N1Grade 6

On

オン

Nanori

めぐみ

foe, enemy, revenge, grudge, feud

4 strokesFrequency 2,322

On

キュウ

Kun

あだあたかたきつれあい

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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