帰
homecoming · arrive at · lead to · result in
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of broom and stop. Sweeping and returning home.
Symbolism
Return home, belong, comeback. 'Return' expresses Japanese longing for home.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
帰巣本能
きそうほんのう
homing instinct; homing instinct
永劫回帰
えいごうかいき
eternal recurrence; eternal return; eternal recurrence
帰命頂礼
きみょうちょうらい
most formal form of a prayer; most formal form of a prayer
Proverbs & Idioms
立つ鳥跡を濁さず
たつとりあとをにごさず
A departing bird doesn't muddy the water
Leave things in good order when you go
Poetry
これやこの 行くも帰るも 別れては 知るも知らぬも あふ坂の関
Poem #10 from Hyakunin Isshu
立ち別れ いなばの山の 峰に生ふる まつとし聞かば 今帰り来む
Poem #16 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 帰 mean in Japanese?
帰 means homecoming, arrive at, lead to, result in.
How do you read 帰?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: かえ.る、かえ.す、おく.る、とつ.ぐ (kaeru, kaesu, okuru, totsugu).
How many strokes does 帰 have?
帰 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 帰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 帰 (homecoming, arrive at, lead to, result in) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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