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言い返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言い返す.
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1
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to reply; to respond
Examples
ベスは言い返しましたが、お母さんは彼女にものすごく太りすぎていると注意しました。
Beth protested, but her mother reminded her that she was incredibly fat.
2
to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
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