掘り返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掘り返す
1
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up
Examples
春になると畑をほりかえして種をまきます。
When spring comes, they dig up the fields and plant seeds.
2
to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
Examples
いくどとなくおのを埋めては、きまって、また、ほりかえす。永遠の平和がやってくる気配もない。
After countless burials of the hatchet, we always dig it up again. There doesn't seem to be any sign of an ever-lasting peace.
Kanji in this Word
掘
11 strokes
Frequency: 1257
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dig
delve
excavate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぼり
返
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
堀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1285
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ditch
moat
canal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほっ
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