←Back
返
On'yomi
ヘン
HEN
Kun'yomi
かえ.す・-かえ.す・かえ.る・-かえ.る
kaesu / kaesu / kaeru / kaeru
return · answer · fade · repay
dynamic
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#685
Radical辶walk(3)
Old Form返
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
返=
辶反
walk + 反
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and bend. Advancing and returning.
Symbolism
Return, reply, give back. Represents returning.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
汚名返上
おめいへんじょう
clearing one's name; redeeming oneself; restoring one's honor; clearing one's name