1The act of returning to where one came from (especially home), or the return trip/time itself.
仕事の帰りにスーパーで夕飯の材料を買った。
On my way home from work, I bought ingredients for dinner at the supermarket.
帰りが遅くなりそうだから、先に食べていてね。
I'll probably be home late, so go ahead and eat without me.
友達とカラオケに行って、帰りは終電になってしまった。
I went to karaoke with friends, and ended up catching the last train home.
学校の帰りに雨に降られた。
I got caught in the rain on my way home from school.