English–Japanese
“something in return” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimikaeri
Example
私は見返りを求めません。watashi wa mi kae ri o moto me ma se n
I do not ask for anything in return.
How to say “something in return” in Japanese
“Something in return” in Japanese is 見返り (mikaeri).
Centers on something received in response to an action, favor, or expense, whether as a reward, compensation, or another form of return.
Example sentences with 見返り
その活動には金銭的な見返りがありません。so no katsu dō ni wa kin sen teki na mi kae ri ga a ri ma se n
There is no financial compensation for that activity.
Tips for using 見返り
- In conversation, 見返り (mikaeri) often suggests an unstated exchange, so it can sound less neutral than a simple reward when describing a favor.