Meaning

Primary

Exchange

Alternative

Reciprocation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Repay what someone lent you in response to them already lending YOU money, and the two of you will have exchanged money.

Reading

おうしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

両チームのファンからやじの応酬が続いた。

Both teams’ fans continued to exchange jeers.

Kanji Composition