仕返し

しかえし
shikaeshi

revenge, getting even

What does 仕返し mean?

仕返し is a Japanese noun meaning “revenge” or “getting even” in English. It is written as 仕返し in kanji, しかえし in hiragana, and shikaeshi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

いじめられた仕返しをしました。

I got my own back on the bullies.

仕返しは何も解決しません。

Revenge doesn't solve anything.

Words sharing kanji with 仕返し

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