Vocabulary
What does 返す (かえす, kaesu) mean?
返す (かえす, kaesu) means to give back, to return (an item).
| Reading | かえす |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kaesu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N5 |
返すかえす
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkaesu
to give back, to return (an item)
- 1godan verb · transitive to return (something); to restore; to put back
- 2godan verb · transitive to turn over; to turn upside down; to overturn
- 3godan verb · transitive to pay back; to retaliate; to reciprocate
- 4godan verb · transitive to respond (with); to retort; to reply
- 5auxiliary verb · godan verb to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back)
Example sentences
本を図書館に返します。
I return the book to the library.
お金を友達に返しました。
I paid my friend back the money.