折り返し

This is the 4631st most frequent Japanese word.

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折り返し

"折り返し" means "call or reply back promptly" or "turn back."


Here, '折り返し' is used to indicate a quick return action regarding a phone call.

折り返し電話しますね。

I will call you back shortly.


In this sentence, '折り返し' refers to the turning-back action of the train at a designated location.

次駅で電車が折り返します。

The train will turn back at the next station.


'折り返し' is used here to denote replying promptly after receiving a message.

メールを受け取ったので、折り返し返信します。

I've received your email, so I'll reply shortly.