読み返す（よみかえす）Conjugation
JLPT N3 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to reread
Full conjugation table
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary form The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns. | 読み返す | よみかえす |
| masu (polite present) Polite present/future affirmative. | 読み返します | よみかえします |
| masen (polite negative) Polite present negative. | 読み返しません | よみかえしません |
| mashita (polite past) Polite past affirmative. | 読み返しました | よみかえしました |
| masen deshita (polite past neg.) Polite past negative. | 読み返しませんでした | よみかえしませんでした |
| te-form The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more. | 読み返して | よみかえして |
| ta (plain past) Plain past affirmative. | 読み返した | よみかえした |
| nai (plain negative) Plain present negative. | 読み返さない | よみかえさない |
| nakatta (plain past neg.) Plain past negative. | 読み返さなかった | よみかえさなかった |
| Potential Ability or possibility — 'can do'. | 読み返せる | よみかえせる |
| Passive Passive voice — 'to be done to'. | 読み返される | よみかえされる |
| Causative Causative — 'to make/let someone do'. | 読み返させる | よみかえさせる |
| Volitional Volitional — 'let's…' or intention. | 読み返そう | よみかえそう |
| Imperative Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly. | 読み返せ | よみかえせ |
| Prohibitive Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'. | 読み返すな | よみかえすな |
| Conditional (ba) Hypothetical 'if' — leans written. | 読み返せば | よみかえせば |
| Conditional (tara) The most versatile everyday 'if / when'. | 読み返したら | よみかえしたら |
Example sentences
- 書いた手紙を何度も読み返す。 — I read the letter I wrote over and over again.
- 大事な所を読み返して確かめる。 — I reread the important parts to make sure.