帰宅する
ki-taku suruTo go back to one's home or residence after being away.
彼は遅くまで働いてから帰宅しました。
He worked late and then returned home.
帰宅する前にスーパーに寄りました。
Before returning home, I stopped by the supermarket.
This verb is commonly used to describe the action of coming back to one's home after work, school, or an outing.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use '帰宅する' in formal contexts or writing, while '帰る' is more casual and commonly used in everyday speech.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'帰宅する' is a suru-verb, so it follows the same conjugation patterns as other suru-verbs (e.g., します, しました, する, etc.).
📖Word Origin
Composed of '帰宅' (returning home) and the verb 'する' (to do). '帰宅' itself is a compound of '帰' (return) and '宅' (home).
📝Usage Notes
'帰宅する' is a more formal and polite way to say 'return home' compared to simply saying '帰る'. It is often used in written contexts or when speaking formally.