Translation of Japanese word "返す" to English
返す
かえす
[kaesu]
IPA: /kaɛsɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo come or go back (to a place or person).
How to use
返す (kaesu) — 'to return / give back (something)'. Group 1. 本を返す — return a book. お金を返す — repay money. Compare 帰る (kaeru) — return home.
🇬🇧 English
to return / give back
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 返す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かえす
Romaji Transcription: kaesu
Example Sentences
彼は本を返しました。
かれはほんをかえしました。
He returned the book.
私たちは物を返しました。
わたしたちはものをかえしました。
We returned the thing.
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Common phrases
- 本を返す— to return a book
- 彼は本を返しました。— He returned the book.
Frequency rank: #434 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "返す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "返す" means "to return / give back" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "返す"?▼
The word "返す" is read as "かえす" (kaesu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は本を返しました。".
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