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帰ってきます
kaette kimasu
to come back
今晩帰ってきます
I'll be back tonight.
informal
To return to a place, especially one's home or a familiar location.
学校から帰ってきます
I'm coming back from school.
旅行から帰ってきました
I've returned from my trip.
This phrase is commonly used to inform someone of your return, especially when you've been away for a short period.
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Pro Tip
Polite Usage
Use '帰ってきます' when speaking to someone in a polite or formal context, such as with elders or superiors.
Gold Rule
Return Phrase
This phrase is specifically used to indicate a return to a place, not just any movement.
Word Origin
Composed of '帰る' (to return) and '来る' (to come), indicating a return to a place.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in polite or formal contexts, such as when informing family or colleagues of your return. It can also be used in casual conversation among friends.
Word Breakdown
帰って
returning
verb stemきます
come
verb ending和英辞典