戻
Kanji · N2
戻 / re-
Kanji for re-, return, or revert.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | もど.す、もど.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
戻 carries the meaning re-, return, or revert.
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Common compounds with 戻
戻り道もどりみちthe way back
取り戻すとりもどすto take back / to get back / to regain
払い戻すはらいもどすto repay / to pay back / to refund
戻るもどるto turn back
戻すもどすto put back / to return / to give back
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