巻き返す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 巻き返す | 巻き返さない |
| Polite | 巻き返します | 巻き返しません |
| Past polite | 巻き返しました | 巻き返しませんでした |
| Past | 巻き返した | 巻き返さなかった |
| Te-form | 巻き返して | 巻き返さないで |
| Desire | 巻き返したい | 巻き返したくない |
| Potential | 巻き返せる | 巻き返せない |
| Passive | 巻き返される | 巻き返されない |
| Causative | 巻き返させる | 巻き返させない |
| Causative passive | 巻き返させられる | 巻き返させられない |
| Volitional | 巻き返そう | |
| Polite volitional | 巻き返しましょう | |
| Imperative | 巻き返せ | 巻き返すな |
| Conditional | 巻き返せば | 巻き返さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 巻き返したら | 巻き返さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rewind; wind back
Used for physically winding something back, such as a tape, film, or thread. Cross-referenced with 巻き戻す, which is more common for rewinding media.
See also: 巻き戻す
I rewound the videotape and watched it again.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rally; recover; come back; regain strength
Figurative use for making a comeback in a competition, argument, or difficult situation; often implies turning the tables or regaining momentum.
The team rallied in the second half and came back to win.
He was at a disadvantage in the debate, but he rallied at the end.