How to Say ‘Call back’ in Japanese
折り返し
orikaeshi
[oh-ree-kah-EH-shee]
💬 Usage Tip: 折り返し literally means "folding back". On the phone it means returning a call: 折り返します "I'll call you back."
Phrase Breakdown
折り返し
orikaeshi
[oh-ree-kah-EH-shee]
calling back; in return
Noun/adverb meaning to respond back, especially to return a phone call.
後で折り返し連絡します。
I'll get back to you later.
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