Refers to the act of returning or the journey back. Often used in phrases like 帰り道 (the way back) or 帰りが遅い (returning late).
Please stop by the supermarket on your way back.
I'm waiting for him to come back.
It looks like I'll be getting home late today.
The mother was waiting for her son's return.
I stopped by the supermarket on the way back and did some shopping.
I ran into a friend on the train home.
day trip
welcome home; welcome back
just as one is leaving; on the point of departure
going and returning; both ways; round trip
coming home in the morning; returning home at dawn
on the way back; while returning · when about to go back; just before leaving
preparations for going home; getting ready to leave
returning to one's parents' home; visiting one's hometown · bride's first visit home after marriage · return of an item; coming back · servant's temporary return home
second blooming; reflowering · return to work (prostitute, actor, etc.)
homeward cargo; return load
returning early; going home earlier than usual · returning in the morning; coming home in the morning
on the way home from work; after work
on the way home from work; returning from work
on the way home from work
on the way home from school
returning newcomer; person who has just made a comeback; rejoining former employee
arrive home; return home