返


This kanji means to return.

on readings:
  • hen
kun readings:
  • kae
examples:
返事 henji reply
返済 hensai payment, repayment
返信用葉書 henshin'yo hagaki reply potcard
返る kaeru return (intransitive)
返す kaesu return (transitive)
見返す mikaesu look back
恩返し ongaeshi repayment of a favor
読み返す yomikaesu reread

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Last ∆ on 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.