Kanji 返: return, answer, fade, repay
Key takeaways
Kanji 返: return, answer, fade, repay. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 返
return, answer, fade, repay
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Moving (⻌) in the opposite (反) direction means to 'return' or go back the way you came. This kanji is used for returning borrowed items or sending a reply back. You can remember it through words like return (返還) or reply (返信).
