second blooming; reflowering
Refers to flowers blooming again out of season, especially in autumn or early winter when they normally bloom in spring. Often used poetically.
See also: 返り咲き (かえりざき)
Because it's warm this year, there are second-blooming flowers in the garden.
return to work (prostitute, actor, etc.)
Archaic term for a prostitute, kabuki actor, or similar entertainer returning to their profession after a period of absence.
In Edo-period documents, there are descriptions of courtesans' return to work.
Standard kanji spelling for the botanical sense; 帰り suggests 'returning'.
Alternate kanji spelling; 返り also means 'returning' and is used in the related term 返り咲き.
Compound of 帰り (return) + 花 (flower). The archaic sense is a metaphorical extension of the botanical meaning.