106.帰


帰

1. Meaning and Reading

  • return, go back
  • Onyomi : き
  • Kunyomi : かえる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 帚 : broom
  • 刂 : road

Holding a broom (帚) and walking along the road (刂) symbolizes returning home.

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3. Example Words

帰る かえる
return

I go back home.

帰国 きこく
return to one's country

The international student returned to their country.