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VocabJLPT N2
return
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. reversal
  2. 2. return
  3. 3. return gift
  4. 4. barb (on a fishing hook)
A noun meaning "return," "comeback," or "giving back," used in various contexts such as returning a favor, a counterattack in a game, or a repeated action. It often appears as a suffix or in compound expressions. In cooking, it can also refer to a type of seasoning sauce used repeatedly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I flipped the pan wrong while cooking and sent everything flying.

Sentence 2

"That response totally missed the room," my friend said.

Sentence 3

"That comeback was genius!" my brother shouted.

Sentence 4

"That comeback actually got me a little emotional," my friend said.

Sentence 5

"Is that really an apology, or just a deflection?" my mom pressed.