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N4 · 7 strokes · — · Irodori #384 · Elementary 2 L13
返
answer, fade, repay, return
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ヘン
- Kun’yomi
- -かえ・す、-かえ・る、かえ・す、かえ・る
Example words
折り返し
おりかえし
return (a call)
返
-かえ・す
answer
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 7-stroke character meaning "answer" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "answer" (返) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
返す (かえす) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 返す (かえす) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -かえ・す、-かえ・る、かえ・す、かえ・る — often used in native Japanese words (like 返す). On'yomi: ヘン — common in compound words (熟語).