戻 — To Return
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Common Japanese Words with 戻 (To Return)
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When you need to return (戻), you have to turn back.
When you cause something to return (戻), you restore it to its original place.
Frequently Asked Questions About 戻 (To Return)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 戻 (To Return)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 戻 ("To Return", read as れい) is: Even on a rainy (れい) day, the friendly monster doctor (もど) is so relieved to return home... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 戻 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 戻 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 戻 means "To Return". Its primary reading is れい (On'yomi: れい; Kun'yomi: もど). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 戻?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 戻 include: 戻る (もどる - to turn back), 戻す (もどす - to restore, to put back, to return).
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