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お帰り

okaeri
phrase★Beginner
formalinformal

A polite way to say 'welcome back' or 'goodbye' when someone is leaving. It is often used when someone is returning home or leaving a place.

お帰りなさい。

Welcome back.

お帰りください。

Please go home.

💡

The phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the level of politeness and the relationship between the speakers.

Collocations

お帰りなさいwelcome backお帰りくださいplease go home

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

ただいまphrase
I'm home

💡Pro Tip

Politeness Level

The phrase 'お帰り' can be adjusted in politeness by adding 'なさい' for a more formal tone, such as 'お帰りなさい'.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use 'お帰り' when someone is leaving or returning home, and adjust the level of politeness based on the relationship with the person.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a polite form of '帰る' (to return or go home), with the honorific prefix 'お' added to show respect.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday life, especially when greeting someone who has returned home or is about to leave. It can also be used to politely ask someone to leave.

Word Breakdown

お
honorific prefix
prefix
+
帰り
returning or going home
root
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