noun, adverb

  1. on the way back.
  2. when about to go back.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
帰りがけ かえりがけ
 
 
帰り掛け かえりがけ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

homecoming, arrive at, lead to
かえ.る キ おく.る (2nd, N4)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ
broom
ソウ シュウ ほうき (Kentei 1)
snout, hand
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)