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掘り返す 【ほりかえす】

  1. [v5s,vt] to dig up; to turn up; to tear up
  2. [v5s,vt] to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
掘 Dig, Delve, Excavate クツ ほ.る
返 Return, Answer, Fade, Repay ヘン かえ.す, -かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る 3