JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
返 — return
- Reading
- ヘン・かえ.す・\~かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る
- Meaning
- return; answer; fade; repay
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
返 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・かえ.す・\~かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る and it means return; answer; fade; repay. 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.
返 appears in everyday japanese words such as 返る (to return), 返済 (repayment) and 返答 (reply).
Japanese words containing 返
Frequently asked questions
What does 返 mean in Japanese?
返 means return; answer; fade; repay in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 返 read?
返 is read ヘン・かえ.す・\~かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る. Reading it inside real words — 返る and 返済 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 返 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 返 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 返 in a word?
A common word containing 返 is 返る (かえる) — "to return". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 返 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 返 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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