Word details

白紙に返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 白紙に返す.

Dictionary

Entry

白紙に返すはくしにかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #315816
1

to wipe the slate clean; to start anew

Examples
すべてを白紙に返そう
Let's scrap everything and start over again with a clean slate.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

white

5 strokesFrequency 483JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ハクビャク

Kun

しろしら-しろ.い

Nanori

あきはっ

paper

10 strokesFrequency 559JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Kun

かみ

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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