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帰
帰 (readings: き, かえ; Japanese kanji) means “to return / to go home”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 帰宅 (returning home).
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家に帰ります。
いえにかえります。I go back home.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 帰 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to return / to go home |
| Readings | き, かえ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 帰宅 (returning home) |
How to read 帰
帰 is read き or かえ depending on the word.
Words with 帰
- 帰宅về nhà
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Updated: 2026-08-09