2 Japanese words read kaesu
kaesu (かえす) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 返す · 帰す.
返す
かえすTo return something, give back
N5verb·kaesu
How to remember it
返 (return) + す; contrast with 帰る 'to go home' — this returns a thing.
Example sentences
本を返します。
ほんをかえします。
I'll return the book.
お金を返して。
おかねをかえして。
Give me back the money.
Usage
Godan す-verb; transitive — return a thing (を) to someone (に).
Related words
帰る返事借りる貸す
帰す
かえすTo send back, to return (something)
N3verb·kaesu
How to remember it
帰 (return home) + す (cause)—causing someone or something to go back.
Example sentences
子供を早く家に帰しました。
こどもをはやくいえにかえしました。
I sent the child home early.
借りた本を図書館に帰す。
かりたほんをとしょかんにかえす。
I return the borrowed book to the library.
Usage
Causative of 帰る; transitive—takes a direct object を.
Related words
帰る返す送り返す追い帰す