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Definition and meaning of 言い返す - いいかえす in Japanese

いいかえす言い返す
iikaesu

N4

1.talk back, retort

godan ~す verb / transitive

彼女は負けずに言い返したの。
She talked back just as much.
いいかえす言い返す
iikaesu

N4

1.respond or retort in conversation.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼はいつも言い返すのが上手です。
He is always good at talking back.
親に言い返すのは失礼だと思います。
I think it's rude to talk back to your parents.
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2.repeat or respond to something said.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は私の言葉を言い返す。
He repeats my words.
彼女は何度も言い返す。
She repeats over and over.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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