戻: the kanji for return
戻 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means return. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
戻 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
戻 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
もどる (modoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 戻るもどる · modoru | to return; to go back |
もどす (modosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 戻すもどす · modosu | to put back; to return (something) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- すぐに会社へ戻ります。Sugu ni kaisha e modorimasu.I will return to the office right away.
- 本を棚に戻してください。Hon o tana ni modoshite kudasai.Please put the book back on the shelf.
- 電車が動かず、駅に戻った。Densha ga ugokazu, eki ni modotta.The train wasn't moving, so I went back to the station.
- 借りた物は元の場所に戻します。Karita mono wa moto no basho ni modoshimasu.I will return borrowed items to their original place.
- 家に忘れ物をして戻った。Ie ni wasuremono o shite modotta.I forgot something at home and went back.
Questions about 戻
How many strokes does 戻 have?
戻 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 戻?
The on readings are rei (レイ). The kun readings are modosu (もどす), modoru (もどる).
What JLPT level is 戻?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 戻
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.