引き返す
ひきかえす
hikikaesu
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 6 — supplementary

Quick answer

引き返す (ひきかえす (hikikaesu)) means "to turn back". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to turn back

Also : to return · to go back · to come back

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Example Sentences

引き返すほかに方法がなかった。

ひきかえすほかにほうほうがなかった。

There was no choice but to turn back.

Kanji in this word

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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