godan verb (-su), transitive verb
blow back; blow in the opposite direction
Used when wind or breath blows back toward the source, or when something is blown back. Also used figuratively for reviving or restoring something, such as a fire or a trend.
強風で煙が部屋の中に吹き返された。
The strong wind blew the smoke back into the room.
彼は炭火を吹き返
He blew the charcoal fire back to life and resumed the barbecue.