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帰ってきます

kaette kimasu
verb★Intermediate
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.

Collocations

家に帰ってきますI'm coming back home仕事から帰ってきますI'm coming back from work

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

帰ってきましたphrase
I have returned
帰ってくるphrase
to come back

💡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
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