Word details

恩返し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恩返し.

Dictionary

Entry

恩返しんがえしNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #10279
1

paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

Examples
近い内にあなたの親切に恩返しをしたい。
I would like to repay your kindness in the near future.

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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