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軍配を返す

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

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Entry

軍配を返すぐんばいをかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #316701
1

Sumo

to start a bout with the turn of a referee's fan

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

army, force, troops, war, battle

9 strokesFrequency 189JLPT N2Grade 4

On

グン

Kun

いくさ

distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

10 strokesFrequency 359JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ハイ

Kun

くば.る

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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