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言葉を返す 【ことばをかえす】

  1. [exp,v5s] to reply; to respond; to answer
  2. [exp,v5s] to talk back; to retort
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
言 Say, Word ゲン, ゴン い.う, こと 2
葉 Leaf, Plane, Lobe, Needle, Blade, Spear, Counter For Flat Things, Fragment, Piece ヨウ は 3
返 Return, Answer, Fade, Repay ヘン かえ.す, -かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る 3

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