Translation of Japanese word "帰る" to English
帰る
かえる
[kaeru]
IPA: /kaɛɾɯ/
How to use
帰る (kaeru) — 'to return home / go back'. Group 1. 帰ります (polite), 帰った (past). 家に帰る — go home. お帰りなさい — Welcome home! (greeting a returnee).
🇬🇧 English
to return home
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 帰る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かえる
Romaji Transcription: kaeru
Example Sentences
私は家に帰る。
わたしは いえに かえる。
I return home.
友達と一緒に帰る。
ともだちと いっしょに かえる。
I return with my friend.
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Common phrases
- 家に帰る— to go home
- お帰りなさい— Welcome home!
Frequency rank: #61 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "帰る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "帰る" means "to return home" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "帰る"?▼
The word "帰る" is read as "かえる" (kaeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of returning to one's home or original place.".
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