出張先から戻る
return from a business trip出張先から戻ったばかりです。
I just returned from a business trip.
to come back to one's original location after traveling for work
出張先から戻るまでは、メールの返信が遅れます。
I'll be slow to reply to emails until I return from my business trip.
出張先から戻ったら、すぐに報告書を提出します。
I'll submit the report immediately after returning from the business trip.
Commonly used in professional contexts to indicate the end of a business trip.
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Pro Tip
Business Trip Vocabulary
Learn related terms like 出張 (business trip), 出張先 (destination of a business trip), and 出張報告書 (business trip report) to expand your professional Japanese vocabulary.
Gold Rule
Using 戻る vs 帰る
Use 戻る when returning to a place that is not your home (e.g., office, hotel). Use 帰る when returning home. For business trips, 戻る is more appropriate.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or business contexts. It combines 出張 (business trip) with 先 (destination) and 戻る (to return). The verb 戻る implies coming back to the original place, distinguishing it from 帰る (to return home).