Word details

踵を返す

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

Dictionary

Entry

踵を返すきびすを返すくびすを返すきびすをかえす (踵を返す/きびすを返す)くびすをかえす (踵を返す/くびすを返す)ExpressionGodan verbFreq #5534
1

to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

heel

16 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

かかとくび.すきび.すつ.ぐ

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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