JLPT N3 Intermediate
言い返す
To talk back or retort.
Readings
Other forms
言い返します polite form
言い返した plain past
言い返して te-form
言い返さない plain negative
Verb
To talk back" / "To retort
Describes the act of verbally striking back or retorting immediately after receiving criticism, advice, or an insult.
Example
母 に 叱られた が 、 つい 言い返し て しまった 。
I got scolded by my mom, but I couldn't help talking back to her.
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