返す
N5かえす
反す
[kaesu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to return (something); to restore; to put back
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to turn over; to turn upside down; to overturn
3.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to pay back; to retaliate; to reciprocate
4.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to respond (with); to retort; to reply; to say back
5.auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'su' ending
to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back)
6.auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'su' ending
to do again; to do repeatedly
Example Sentences
借りた本を返したよ。
I returned the book I borrowed.
来週までに返してもらえますか。
Could you return it by next week?
返さなければいけないのに忘れてしまった。
I had to return it but forgot.