Japanese

へんしん
Meaning: reply; response
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

返
信

Example sentences

I replied to yesterday's email.
忙しかったので、ついメールの返信を無視してしまった。
I was busy, so I accidentally ignored the email reply.
なるべく早く返信してください。
Please reply as soon as possible.
大事な用件だったので、すぐにメールで返信した。
Since it was an important matter, I replied by email immediately.
出来るだけ早く返信するようにします。
I will try to reply as quickly as possible.
返信が遅れてしまい、大変申し訳ありません。
I am very sorry for the late reply.
出来る限り早く返信します。
I will reply as soon as possible.
なるべく早く返信をください。
Please reply as soon as possible.

Usage Notes

Used specifically for replying to written communications like letters, emails, or messages.

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