expression, godan verb (-su)
return a favor; repay kindness
Used when someone repays a debt of gratitude or reciprocates a good deed. Often implies a sense of obligation.
いつか必ずこの恩を返します。
I will definitely repay this kindness someday.
彼は命の恩人に恩を返すために働いた。
He worked to repay the person who saved his life.
expression, godan verb (-su)
defeat one's senior stablemate
Sumo term. Refers to a wrestler defeating a higher-ranked wrestler from the same stable, often seen as a way of repaying guidance.
新入幕の力士が兄弟子に恩を返す一番だった。
It was a bout where the newly promoted makuuchi wrestler defeated his senior stablemate.