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tit for tat in Japanese

tit for tat in Japanese is 竹箆返し.

tit for tat in Japanese

竹箆返し

noun

Pronounced: shippegaeshi

(idiomatic) Equivalent retribution; an act of returning exactly what one gets; an eye for an eye.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tit for tat" in Japanese?

"tit for tat" in Japanese is 竹箆返し.

How do you pronounce 竹箆返し?

"tit for tat" in Japanese is 竹箆返し, pronounced "shippegaeshi".

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