Quick answer
帰 is the kanji for "Return". A common reading is かえ.る (kaeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Return
Also : Go home · Arrive · Result in
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 帰 represents 'HOMECOMING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of homecoming.
On-reading: き — remember this sound by associating it with homecoming. Kun-reading: かえ.る.
Example Sentences
七時に家に帰ります。
しちじにいえにかえります。
I return home at seven.
早く帰りたいです。
はやくかえりたいです。
I want to go home early.
Vocabulary using 帰
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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