おかえし
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. return gift; return favour (favor)
2. revenge
3. change (in a cash transaction)
Pitch accent
かえし
Composed of
honorific/polite/humble prefix
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
Examples (9 in total)
As soon as I get paid I will pay you back.
Please return it by 10 a.m. Monday.
He gave me this in return.
I gave her a doll in return.
I took him out to dinner in return for his help.
I gave her a present in return for her kindness.
Give her some flowers in return for her kindness.
I gave a bunch of roses to her in return for her hospitality.
I promise to return this videotape within a week.