Japanese

われにかえる
Meaning: to come to one's senses; to regain consciousness
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 我に返る 我に返ない
Polite 我に返ます 我に返ません
Past 我に返た 我に返なかった
Polite + Past 我に返ました 我に返ませんでした
Te-form 我に返て 我に返なくて
Potential 我に返られる 我に返られない
Passive 我に返られる 我に返られない
Causative 我に返させる 我に返させない
Imperative 我に返ろ 我に返るな

Handwriting

我
に
返
る

Example

Startled by the loud noise, I finally came to my senses.

Usage Notes

Used when someone returns to their normal mental state after being dazed, excited, or unconscious.

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