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返す
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verbauxiliary verb
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かえす
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verbauxiliary verbMeanings
- 1.
to return (something); to restore; to put back
esp. 返す
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verb - 2.
to turn over; to turn upside down; to overturn
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verb - 3.
to pay back; to retaliate; to reciprocate
esp. 返す
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verb - 4.
to respond (with); to retort; to reply; to say back
Godan verb with su endingtransitive verb - 5.
to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back)
after the -masu stem of a verb
Godan verb with su endingauxiliary verb - 6.
to do again; to do repeatedly
after the -masu stem of a verb
Godan verb with su endingauxiliary verb
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Example sentences
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I return the book to the library.
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I returned the pen to my friend.
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Please return the dictionary you borrowed.
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I'll return the money next week.
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I forgot to return the borrowed book.