返す (かえす): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

返す (かえす) means to give back / to return something.

See example sentences below.

返す at a glance

返す

かえすkaesu

N5verb

to give back / to return something

返すかえすkaesuN5Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to give back / to return something

Example 1

本を友だちに返しました。

Translation

I returned the book to my friend.

Example 2

お金を返してください。

Translation

Please return the money.