adverb

  1. by return, (call or write back) without delay.

noun

  1. lapel, cuff, turn-up, flap.
  2. going back, returning, turn (marathon, swimming, etc.).
  3. chorus, refrain.
  4. shuttle service.
  5. aliasing (in imaging).

noun, takes genitive case の

Computer terminology.
  1. back-to-back, BTB.

noun

Computer terminology.
  1. wrapping (text on computer screen), wrap.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
折り返し おりかえし
 
折返し おりかえし
折返
折返 おりかえし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fold, break, fracture
お.る おり セツ (4th, N3)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)
return, answer, fade
かえ.す ヘン (3rd, N3)
anti-
ハン タン そり (3rd, N3)
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン かりがね (Kentei 1)
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
また ユウ やす (8th, N1)