Word details

言葉を返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉を返す.

Dictionary

Entry

言葉を返すことばをかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #9380
1

to reply; to respond; to answer

2

to talk back; to retort

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

言

say, word

7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゲンゴン

Kun

い.うこと

Nanori

とき
葉

leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece

12 strokesFrequency 414JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヨウ

Kun

は

Nanori

よわ
返

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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