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N1 Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

恩返(おんがえ)requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

      1.

      paying back a favour, repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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    恩返し 【おんがえし】

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      世話(せわ)になった(ひと)恩返(おんがえ)をする。

      I will repay the kindness to the person who took care of me. {requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)}

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      弟子(でし)恩返(おんがえ)をしてくれた(とき)(うれ)しかったです。

      I was happy when my disciple repaid the favor. {requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)}

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      (ぼく)はこれから(そだ)ててくれた両親(りょうしん)恩返(おんがえ)をするつもりです。

      I intend to repay the favor to the parents who have raised me from now on. {requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)}

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      ホームレス:「(いえ)まで()してくれるなんて…恩返(おんがえ)のしようもありません…!」

      Homeless Person: "Lending me your home... I have no way to repay this kindness!" {requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)}

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      傲慢(ごうまん)なタケルときたら、お世話(せわ)になった(ひと)恩返(おんがえ)もしないで()ろうとしている。

      When it comes to arrogant Takeru, he's trying to leave without even repaying the kindness shown to him by those who helped him out. {requital of a favour (favor), repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)}

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