JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
戻 — re-
- Reading
- レイ・もど.す・もど.る
- Meaning
- re-; return; revert; resume; restore; go backwards
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
戻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is レイ・もど.す・もど.る and it means re-; return; revert; resume; restore; go backwards. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
戻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 戻す (to restore), 戻る (to turn back) and 取り戻す (to take back).
Japanese words containing 戻
Frequently asked questions
What does 戻 mean in Japanese?
戻 means re-; return; revert; resume; restore; go backwards in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 戻 read?
戻 is read レイ・もど.す・もど.る. Reading it inside real words — 戻す and 戻る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 戻 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 戻 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 戻 in a word?
A common word containing 戻 is 戻す (もどす) — "to restore". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 戻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 戻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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