帰社する
社長は出張から帰社した。
The president returned to the office after the business trip.
to return to one's workplace (typically the main office)
彼女は会議が終わった後、すぐに帰社しました。
She returned to the office immediately after the meeting ended.
出張先から帰社する途中で、顧客を訪問しました。
On the way back to the office from a business trip, I visited a client.
Commonly used in business contexts to indicate returning to the main office after an external activity (e.g., meetings, business trips). The verb is often paired with locations like 出張先 (business trip destination) or 顧客先 (client's office).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish 帰社する and 出社する
Use 帰社する when returning to the office after being away (e.g., from a meeting or business trip). Use 出社する when arriving at the office at the start of the workday or after being absent for a short period (e.g., lunch break).
Gold Rule
Business context for 帰社する
Always pair 帰社する with a reason for being away (e.g., 帰社時間 after a meeting, 帰社報告 after a business trip). It is rarely used without context.
Word Origin
Composed of 帰 (return) and 社 (company/office), with the verb-forming suffix する. The kanji 社 refers to a company or workplace, and 帰 indicates movement back to a place. The term emerged in modern business Japanese to describe the act of returning to one's primary workplace.
Usage Notes
1. 帰社する is typically used when returning to the main office after being away for work (e.g., meetings, business trips). It implies a return to the primary workplace rather than a personal home. 2. In contrast, 出社する means 'to come to work' (e.g., arriving at the office in the morning), while 帰社する emphasizes the return after being away. 3. The term is formal and business-oriented; casual contexts might use 帰る or 戻る instead.