戻す

put back, return, restore, bring back, get back together

verb · present tense Rare #21,507
put back, return Transitive; used for returning something to its original place, state, or condition.
JA: 本を棚に戻す。
EN: I put the book back on the shelf.
restore, bring back Can refer to restoring something such as a memory or a previous state.
JA: この薬は記憶を戻す助けになる。
EN: This medicine helps restore memory.
get back together Used in the expression よりを戻す, meaning to resume a romantic relationship.
JA: 二人はよりを戻すつもりだ。
EN: The two of them intend to get back together.
Conjugation of 戻す
Present
戻す

記憶を戻す助けになる

It helps restore your memory.

— 嵐の中で (2018)

彼女とよりを戻すか?

Should I get back together with her?

— シカゴ (2002)

戻すだけなのに何がそんなに難しいの?

Why is it so difficult when all you have to do is put it back?

— アイム・スティル・ヒア (2024)

それを戻すんだ

Put it back.

— レザボア・ドッグス (1992)

球を戻す?

Put the ball back?

— ベイビー・ブローカー (2022)

夜、船を戻すときの片づけも本当に見事だった。

The way they tidied up when bringing the boat back at night was truly impressive, too.

ニシャード男たちを仕事に戻すんだ

Nishard, get the men back to work.

— Article 15 (2019)