Meaning of お返し in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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お返し, 御返し
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Kana Readingおかえし
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Romajiokaeshi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- return gift; return favour (favor)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- revenge
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- change (in a cash transaction)
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Example Sentences
お返し, 御返し, おかえし used in context
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I'll give it back next Monday without fail.
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I will return your book on Tuesday if I have finished it.
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If it's necessary to do so, I'll pay back my loan now.
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Give her some flowers in return for her kindness.
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He gave me this in return.
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A present is usually given in return for one's hospitality.
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