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帰 kanji: meaning “homecoming”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N410 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
homecoming
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
かえ・る、かえ・す、おく・る、とつ・ぐ

Picture story to remember 帰

On his homecoming, the traveler sets down his sword (刂). His family greets him with a broom (帚) and a towel (巾).

Parts in this story:巾

How to write 帰: stroke order

帰 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 帰

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Kanji that share parts with 帰.