返す

かえす

To return something, to give back

N5verb·kaesu

How to remember it

Pair with 帰る: 返す returns an object, 帰る returns a person.

Example sentences

  • 本を図書館に返しました。

    ほんをとしょかんにかえしました。

    I returned the book to the library.

  • お金を友達に返さなければなりません。

    おかねをともだちにかえさなければなりません。

    I have to return the money to my friend.

Usage

Godan (す) verb; transitive — returns an object to its owner.

Related words

帰る借りる返事返金

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