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返報する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 返報する | 返報しない |
| Polite | 返報します | 返報しません |
| Past polite | 返報しました | 返報しませんでした |
| Past | 返報した | 返報しなかった |
| Te-form | 返報して | 返報しないで |
| Desire | 返報したい | 返報したくない |
| Potential | 返報できる | 返報できない |
| Passive | 返報される | 返報されない |
| Causative | 返報させる | 返報させない |
| Causative passive | 返報させられる | 返報させられない |
| Volitional | 返報しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 返報しましょう | |
| Imperative | 返報しろ | 返報するな |
| Conditional | 返報すれば | 返報しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 返報したら | 返報しなかったら |
Meanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to returning harm or ill will; often used in contexts of conflict or payback.
He retaliated against the insult.
I wait for a chance to get revenge.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
requital; return of a favor; repayment
Used for returning kindness, favors, or debts; carries a positive or neutral connotation of reciprocation.
I'm thinking of a way to repay the kindness.
I return the favor.
3
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dated term
Dated usage for a written or formal reply; modern Japanese prefers 返事 or 返信.
I haven't received a reply to the letter yet.