English–Japanese
“talk back” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiikaesu
Example
先生に注意されても、言い返します。sen sei ni chū i sa re te mo i i kae shi ma su
I talk back even when my teacher scolds me.
How to say “talk back” in Japanese
“Talk back” in Japanese is 言い返す (iikaesu).
Describes speaking back when a person challenges, criticizes, or scolds someone.
Example sentences with 言い返す
家では、親に言い返さないようにしています。ie de wa oya ni i i kae sa na i yō ni shi te i ma su
At home, I try not to talk back to my parents.
Tips for using 言い返す
- English talk back commonly appears with parents or teachers, so it often carries a stronger sense of disrespect than 言い返す (iikaesu) in Japanese.