noun
turning over; flipping over
Refers to the action or result of something turning or flipping over, often used in contexts like a boat capsizing or a page turning.
ボートの返りで荷物が全部濡れてしまった。
All the luggage got wet when the boat flipped over.
メールの返りが遅くなってすみません。
Sorry for the late reply to your email.
noun
kaeriten; marks indicating reading order in classical Chinese texts
Specialized term for marks (返り点) used in kanbun to show the Japanese reading order of classical Chinese. Rare outside academic contexts.
See also: 返り点
漢文の授業で返りの付け方を習った。
In classical Chinese class, we learned how to add kaeriten.
noun
Rare use referring to the lapel of a garment, typically seen in compound words like 襟返り.
このジャケットは襟返りの形がきれいだ。
This jacket has a nice lapel shape.
返事 is the common word for a reply or answer, while 返り is less frequent and can sound more formal or written.
返信 specifically refers to a reply by mail, email, or message, whereas 返り is a broader term for any response.
Noun form of the verb 返る (kaeru, 'to return, turn over'), with senses derived from the verb's meanings. The kanji 返 is used for returning/replying, while 反 is used for physical turning.