返る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 返る
1
Intransitive verb; Esp. 返る
to return; to come back; to go back
Examples
のろいはのろい主に返る。
Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.
2
Intransitive verb
to turn over
3
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb; esp. 返る
to become extremely; to become completely
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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