JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
帰 — homecoming
- Reading
- キ・かえ.る・かえ.す・おく.る・とつ.ぐ
- Meaning
- homecoming; arrive at; lead to; result in
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
帰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キ・かえ.る・かえ.す・おく.る・とつ.ぐ and it means homecoming; arrive at; lead to; result in. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
帰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 帰京 (returning to Tokyo), 帰す (to send back) and 帰宅 (returning home).
Japanese words containing 帰
Frequently asked questions
What does 帰 mean in Japanese?
帰 means homecoming; arrive at; lead to; result in in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 帰 read?
帰 is read キ・かえ.る・かえ.す・おく.る・とつ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 帰京 and 帰す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 帰 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 帰 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 帰 in a word?
A common word containing 帰 is 帰京 (ききょう) — "returning to Tokyo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 帰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 帰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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