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[とんぼがえ(返)·り]
tonbogaeri
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[とんぼ(蜻蛉)·がえ(返)·り]
tonbogaeri
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[とんぼがえ(帰)·り]
tonbogaeri
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[トンボがえ(返)·り]
tonbogaeri
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[トンボがえ(帰)·り]
tonbogaeri
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Root Words:

[とんぼ + かえ(返)·り]
tonbo + kaeri

English Meaning(s) for とんぼ返り

noun, suru verb
  1. somersault
  2. returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; round trip without an overnight stop
  3. abrupt change of direction
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Definition and Synonyms for とんぼ返り

Somerset an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
Synonyms: もんどり, 宙返り, とんぼ返り

Meanings for each kanji in とんぼ返り

» fade; return; answer; repay

Categories とんぼ返り is a member of

Tumble an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
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Sample Sentences for とんぼ返り

I went to Sendai and back without resting.
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I went to Sendai and came right back without staying there overnight.
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I went to Sendai and hurried right back.
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