引き返す

ひきかえす

to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return

common word Also written 引返す、引きかえす

Meaning

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to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps

Example sentences

彼は中途で引き返した。

He turned back halfway.
彼は引き返して彼女が階段を上るのを手伝った。

He turned back to help her up the stairs.
彼は意気揚々と引き返した。

He came home in high spirits.