Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 返り討ち(かえりうち) in Japanese

返り討ち
Kana Reading
かえりうち
Romaji
kaeriuchi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    killing a would-be avenger
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

return, answer, fade, repay

On'Yomi: ヘン

Kun'Yomi: かえ.す, -かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

chastise, attack, defeat, destroy, conquer

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: う.つ

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