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恩返し

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

んがえし
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1418
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

grace
kindness
goodness
favor
mercy
blessing
benefit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オン
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
めぐみ
6 strokes
Frequency: 685
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

return
answer
fade
repay

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえ.す
-かえ.す
かえ.る
-かえ.る
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