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追い返す (oikaesu)
追い返す
romaji: oikaesuto drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
追い返す
Quick Meaning
追い返す means "to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: oikaesu
Study Flow
First read 追い返す aloud, then connect the sound "oikaesu" with the meaning "to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 追い返す.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse".
- Say the romaji aloud: oikaesu.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 追い返す. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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