帰任
彼は海外赴任から帰任した。
He returned to his post after an overseas assignment.
To return to one's original workplace or position after an assignment abroad or away from the office.
社長は出張から帰任してすぐに会議に出席した。
The president returned from his business trip and immediately attended the meeting.
彼女はニューヨーク支社から東京本社へ帰任した。
She returned to the Tokyo headquarters from the New York branch office.
Often used in business or diplomatic contexts to describe the act of returning to one's primary duty station after a temporary assignment.
Pro Tip
Context matters
This term is almost exclusively used in work-related settings. For personal returns (e.g., from a trip), use 帰る (kaeru) or 帰省 (kisē, 'return home').
Gold Rule
Formal register
This word is formal and typically used in written reports or official announcements rather than casual conversation.
Word Origin
From 帰る (kaeru, 'to return') + 任 (nin, 'duty/post/assignment') — compound verb indicating the resumption of one's official duties.
Usage Notes
Used primarily in professional or organizational contexts. Not typically used for personal returns (e.g., not for returning home from vacation).