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寄せては返す 【よせてはかえす】

  1. [v5s,vi] to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
寄 Draw Near, Stop In, Bring Near, Gather, Collect, Send, Forward キ よ.る, -よ.り, よ.せる
返 Return, Answer, Fade, Repay ヘン かえ.す, -かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る