Translation and Meaning of: 折り返す - orikaesu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 折り返す (orikaesu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: orikaesu
Kana: おりかえす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: turn up; bend backwards
Meaning in English: to turn up;to fold back
Definition: Turn from one place to the other side.
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Explanation and Etymology - (折り返す) orikaesu
The word 「折り返す」 (orikaesu) is composed of two kanji characters: 「折」 (ori) and 「返」 (kaesu). The kanji 「折」 means "to fold," "to break," or "to fracture," while 「返」 means "to return" or "to give back." Together, these characters form the idea of folding to go back, symbolizing the action of return or reacting to something. This composition suggests a process of bending a path or direction to return to the starting point or to give something back to the original sender. The expression well reflects the reversible nature or response to a previous action, whether literally or metaphorically.
In everyday use, 「折り返す」 (orikaesu) has multiple applications. It is often used to describe the action of returning a phone call, suggesting the idea of returning communication. Another common application is in physical routes, such as when someone makes a U-turn on a road, or in correspondence, when a reply is sent back to the sender. The versatility of this expression makes it relevant in various everyday situations, from business contexts to informal conversations.
In practice, the Japanese often use 「折り返し」 (orikaeshi) as a abbreviated way to indicate something that will be returned soon, like "return" or "response". This variation of the word maintains the same sense of action of reciprocating or returning, reinforcing the bidirectional or responsive nature of human communication. The use of this expression in different situations demonstrates both the adaptability and linguistic precision in Japanese, attributing deep meanings to simple everyday interactions.
Verbal conjugation of 折り返す
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 折り返す (orikaesu)
- 折り返す - Standard shape
- 折り返します - Polite form
- 折り返しました - Passed form
- 折り返しています - Continuous form
- 折り返さない - Negative form
Synonyms and similar words
- 折り曲げる (orikumageru) - double
- 折り返し (orikaeshi) - return
- 折り曲がる (orikumagaru) - to fold
- 折り返す (orikaesu) - turn back
- 折り返し点 (orikaeshiten) - turning point
- 折り返し地点 (orikaeshichiten) - return location
- 折り返し線 (orikaeshisen) - return line
- 折り返し時間 (orikaeshijikan) - return time
- 折り返し地点まで (orikaeshichiten-made) - up to the return point
- 折り返し地点までの距離 (orikaeshichiten-made no kyori) - distance to the turning point
- 折り返し地点までの時間 (orikaeshichiten-made no jikan) - time until the turnaround point
- 折り返し地点までの距離と時間 (orikaeshichiten-made no kyori to jikan) - distance and time to the return point
- 折り返し地点までの距離と時間を計算する (orikaeshichiten-made no kyori to jikan o keisan suru) - calculate the distance and time to the turnaround point
- 折り返し地点までの距離と時間を測定する (orikaeshichiten-made no kyori to jikan o sokutei suru) - measure the distance and the time until the return point
- 折り返し地点までの距離と時間を調べる (orikaeshichiten-made no kyori to jikan o shiraberu) - investigate the distance and time to the return point
- 折り返し地 (orikaeshi-chi) - return location (less common)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: おりかえす orikaesu
How to Write in Japanese - (折り返す) orikaesu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (折り返す) orikaesu:
Example Sentences - (折り返す) orikaesu
Below are some example sentences:
Kare wa michi o orikaeshita
He turned back on the road.
He returned to the road.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "he"
- 道 - Japanese noun meaning "way"
- を - object particle indicating that "way" is the direct object of the action
- 折り返した - Japanese past tense verb meaning "came back"
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