Japanese

きたく
Meaning: returning home
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

帰
宅

Example sentences

He returned home as soon as his work was finished.
よっぽど疲れていたのか、彼は帰宅してすぐに眠ってしまった。
He must have been quite tired, as he fell asleep as soon as he got home.
帰宅したらすぐに先生に電話をかけます。
I will call the teacher as soon as I get home.
風邪の予防のために、帰宅したら手洗いとうがいをしましょう。
To prevent colds, let's wash our hands and gargle when we get home.
終業のチャイムが鳴ると、彼はすぐに帰宅した。
As soon as the closing chime rang, he headed home immediately.
試験に落ちた彼は、垂頭喪気の体で帰宅した。
He, who failed the exam, returned home in a state of utter dejection.

Usage Notes

A formal or neutral term for returning to one's own house. Often used in business contexts or news reports.

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