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返かえり

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Meanings

1

noun

turning over; flipping over

Refers to the action or result of something turning or flipping over, often used in contexts like a boat capsizing or a page turning.

2

noun

reply; response

Used for a reply or response, often in written or formal contexts. More common as 返事 or 返信 in everyday speech.

3

noun

kaeriten; marks indicating reading order in classical Chinese texts

Specialized term for marks (返り点) used in kanbun to show the Japanese reading order of classical Chinese. Rare outside academic contexts.

See also: 返り点

4

noun

lapel

Rare use referring to the lapel of a garment, typically seen in compound words like 襟返り.