Vocab Info
N5 う-verb (す), Transitive verb, Auxiliary verb
返すto return (something), to restore, to put back
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (す), Transitive verb
1.
to return (something), to restore, to put back
esp. 返す,See Also:
う-verb (す), Transitive verb
2.
to turn over, to turn upside down, to overturn
う-verb (す), Transitive verb
3.
to pay back, to retaliate, to reciprocate
esp. 返すう-verb (す), Transitive verb
4.
to respond (with), to retort, to reply, to say back
Auxiliary verb, う-verb (す)
5.
to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back)
after the -masu stem of a verbAuxiliary verb, う-verb (す)
6.
to do again, to do repeatedly
after the -masu stem of a verb
All Forms
返す 【かえす】、反す 【かえす】
Details
Pitch Accent
か
え
す
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友達にペンを返す。
I return the pen to my friend.
田んぼを返す。
I plow the rice paddy. (turn over, return)
友達に:「僕の漫画を返してください。」
To my friend: 'Please give me back my manga.'
図書館に本を返す。
I will return the books to the library.
図書室で本を読んだら、元の場所に返しましょう。
After reading a book in the library, return it to its original location.
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