帰 means “return home”

かえる · kaeru

Also: homecoming, arrive at, lead to, result in

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): かえる, かえす, おくる, とつぐ
On'yomi (Chinese reading): キ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 10 strokes

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A broom (ヨ) sweeping the way back to a place of rest (巾): returning to where you belong. 帰る carries deep emotional weight in Japanese culture. The phrase お帰りなさい (okaerinasai, "welcome home") is one of the warmest greetings. 帰省 (kisei), returning to one's hometown during Obon, moves millions across Japan.

Used in 帰る (kaeru, to return), 帰国 (kikoku, return to home country), and 帰省 (kisei, homecoming)

帰 means “return home”

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