返
return · answer · fade · repay
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and bend. Advancing and returning.
Symbolism
Return, reply, give back. Represents returning.
Component Breakdown
walk + 反
Words & Expressions
Words written with 返
Four-Character Compounds
汚名返上
おめいへんじょう
clearing one's name; redeeming oneself; restoring one's honor
Anime & Manga
猫の恩返し
The Cat Returns
A well-known work with 返 in its Japanese title.
じいさんばあさん若返る
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again
A well-known work with 返 in its Japanese title.
地元のいじめっ子達に仕返ししようとしたら、別の戦いが始まった。
Jimoto no Ijimekkotachi ni Shikaeshi Shiyou to Shitara, Betsu no Tatakai ga Hajimatta.
A well-known work with 返 in its Japanese title.
返信願望！
Henshin Ganbou!
A well-known work with 返 in its Japanese title.
隣の席になった美少女が惚れさせようとからかってくるがいつの間にか返り討ちにしていた
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer!
A well-known work with 返 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
十返舎一九
Name contains 返
Jippensha or Juppensha Ikku was the pen name of Shigeta Sadakazu , a Japanese writer active during the late Edo period of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 返 mean in Japanese?
返 means return, answer, fade, repay.
How do you read 返?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: かえ.す、-かえ.す、かえ.る、-かえ.る (kaesu, kaesu, kaeru, kaeru).
How many strokes does 返 have?
返 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 返 a good kanji for a tattoo?
返 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means return, answer, fade, repay. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.