言い返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言い返す
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)
Kanji in this Word
言
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
say
word
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とき
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
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