Word details

恩を返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恩を返す.

Dictionary

Entry

恩を返すおんをかえすExpressionGodan verb
1

to return a favor; to pay it back

2

Sumo

to defeat one's senior stablemate

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

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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