返り討ち
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 返り討ち
1
killing a would-be avenger
2
having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
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
討
10 strokes
Frequency: 528
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
chastise
attack
defeat
destroy
conquer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
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