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How to say 'Return' or 'Repeat' in Japanese | 返す

Wondering how to say 'Return' or 'Repeat' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Return or Repeat is 'Kaesu', written as 返す in Japanese.'Return' or 'Repeat' in hiragana is かえす.

    word

    返す

    Meaning

    Return, Repeat

    Reading

    かえす

    kaesu

    Kanji

    Return

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '返す (かえす)' primarily means 'to return' something to its original place or owner. It can also mean 'to repeat' an action, such as repeating a question or a gesture. For example: I will return the book tomorrow「本を明日返します」(ほんをあしたかえします). He repeated the question「彼は質問を返した」(かれはしつもんをかえした). The verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, including returning physical objects, repeating actions, or even in abstract situations like returning a favor.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1466

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 返す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Return

Hiragana in the Word 返す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Su

Words Related to 返す Through the Kanji

These 13 Words contain the Kanji 返 as well.

  • word

    繰り返す

    Meaning

    Repeat

  • word

    返事

    Meaning

    Reply

  • word

    裏返す

    Meaning

    Reverse

  • word

    振り返る

    Meaning

    Look back

  • word

    言い返す

    Meaning

    Retort

  • word

    返る

    Meaning

    Return

  • word

    裏返し

    Meaning

    Inside out

  • word

    返済

    Meaning

    Repayment

  • word

    取り返す

    Meaning

    Reclaim

  • word

    返還

    Meaning

    Return, Restoration

  • word

    引き返す

    Meaning

    Turn back

  • word

    繰り返し

    Meaning

    Repetition

  • word

    返却

    Meaning

    Return

Learn the Word 返す

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What does 'Kaesu' (返す) mean?

'Kaesu' means 'Return' or 'Repeat' .

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