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to return (something)
  1. 1 to return (something), to restore, to put back — esp. 返す
  2. 2 to turn over, to turn upside down, to overturn
  3. 3 to pay back, to retaliate, to reciprocate — esp. 返す
  4. 4 to respond (with), to retort, to reply, to say back
  5. 5 to do ... back (e.g. speak back, throw back) — after the -masu stem of a verb
  6. 6 to do again, to do repeatedly — after the -masu stem of a verb
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· examples

  • I'll give you back the money tomorrow.

    sense 1 · to return (something)

  • She took the book back to the library.

    sense 1 · to return (something)

  • I must repay the debt.

    sense 1 · to return (something)

  • You are to pay your debt.

    sense 1 · to return (something)

  • He wants to pay off his loan.

    sense 1 · to return (something)

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