English–Japanese
“give back” in Japanese
How to say “give back” in Japanese
“Give back” in Japanese is 返す (kaesu). 返す can also mean “return”.
Describes moving something back to its previous owner or place, often because it is due to be returned.
Example sentences with 返す
図書館に本を返します。to sho kan ni hon o kae shi ma su
I return the book to the library.
図書館で借りた本を、期限までに返します。to sho kan de ka ri ta hon o ki gen ma de ni kae shi ma su
I will return the book I borrowed from the library by the due date.
Tips for using 返す
- The polite form 返します (kaeshimasu) is common in everyday exchanges when someone says that an item will be given back.
Other Japanese words for “give back”
企業は利益を地域に還元します。ki gyō wa ri eki o chi iki ni kan gen shi ma su
The company gives its profits back to the community.