Japanese

かえり
Meaning: return; way home; way back
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

帰
り

Example sentences

Let's stop by the bookstore on the way home from school.
仕事の帰りにスーパーに寄って買い物をした。
I stopped by the supermarket on my way home from work and did some shopping.
お帰りの際は、忘れ物がないかご確認ください。
When leaving, please check that you have not forgotten anything.
帰りにコンビニに寄った。
I stopped by the convenience store on my way home.
仕事の帰りに、同僚と飲みに行った。
I went out for a drink with a colleague after work.
旅行の帰りに、家族にお土産を買いました。
On the way back from my trip, I bought souvenirs for my family.
帰りにスーパーに立ち寄った。
I stopped by the supermarket on my way home.
大学の帰りにカフェでアルバイトをしています。
I work part-time at a cafe on my way home from university.
昨日さ、映画見に行ったんだ。そんで、その帰りに美味しいラーメン食べたよ。
Yesterday, I went to see a movie. And then, I ate delicious ramen on the way back.
学校の帰りにコンビニに寄り道をして、アイスクリームを買った。
I stopped by a convenience store on my way home from school and bought ice cream.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of returning, or the time/route taken while returning.

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