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返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 返す

返す
反す
かえす
Godan verb
Freq #562
1

Transitive verb; Esp. 返す

to return (something); to restore; to put back

Examples
お金は明日返すよ。
I'll give you back the money tomorrow.
2

Transitive verb

to turn over; to turn upside down; to overturn

3

Transitive verb; Esp. 返す

to pay back; to retaliate; to reciprocate

Examples
お前は恩を仇で返したな。
You bit the hand that fed you.
4

Transitive verb

to respond (with); to retort; to reply; to say back

5

Auxiliary verb; After the -masu stem of a verb

to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back)

6

Auxiliary verb; After the -masu stem of a verb

to do again; to do repeatedly

Kanji in this Word

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
反
4 strokes
Frequency: 191
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

anti-

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
ホン
タン
ホ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そ.る
そ.らす
かえ.す
かえ.る
-かえ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
そり
た
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