the way back; return path
Refers to the route or path taken when returning from a destination. Often used in contrast with 行き道 (the way there).
I got caught in the rain on the way back.
I took the bus on the way there, but let's try walking on the way back.
Standard kanji spelling for the return path.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes seen in informal writing.
Compound of 戻り (modori, 'return', noun form of 戻る) and 道 (michi, 'road, path').