Japanese

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

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Example sentences

学校の帰りに本屋に寄ろう。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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