Japanese

いいかえす
Meaning: to talk back; to retort; to answer back; to repeat
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 言い返す 言い返さない
Polite 言い返します 言い返しません
Past 言い返した 言い返さなかった
Polite + Past 言い返しました 言い返しませんでした
Te-form 言い返して 言い返さなくて
Potential 言い返せる 言い返せない
Passive 言い返される 言い返されない
Causative 言い返させる 言い返させない
Imperative 言い返せ 言い返すな

Handwriting

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返
す

Example

He was severely scolded, but he didn't say a word back.

Usage Notes

Often used for responding to criticism or scolding. Can also mean to say something again.

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