Vocabulary
What does 折り返す (おりかえす, orikaesu) mean?
折り返す (おりかえす, orikaesu) means to fold back; to turn back, to reply.
Quick facts| Reading | おりかえす |
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| Romaji | orikaesu |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonorikaesu
to fold back; to turn back, to reply
- 1godan verb · transitive to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page)
- 2godan verb · transitive to turn back; to double back; to return
- 3godan verb · transitive to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
Example sentences
バスは終点で折り返す。
The bus turns back at the terminal.
後でこちらから折り返します。
I'll call you back from my end later.
