Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes

/ to return

Kanji for to return or to go back.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)かえ.りますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

帰 carries the meaning to return or to go back.

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How to write 帰

Trace 帰 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 帰
Animated stroke order — 10 strokes
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Common compounds with 帰

かえりますto go back
きこくしますto return to one's country
おかえりなさいWelcome home
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帰 in context

いつくにへかえりますか

When will you go back to your country?

らいねんごがつにきこくします

I'll return to my country in May next year.

ただいま。おかえりなさい。

"I'm home." "Welcome home."

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 帰 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 帰 (to return) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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