キ, かえ.る, かえ.す, おく.る, とつ.ぐ

homecoming, arrive at, lead to, result in

JLPT4 G2 S10 F504

The relevant bronzeware inscription form combines hand holding a broom + ?# as described in 追 (tall pile of objects) → sweep in circular fashion, gathering a pile. *Return* is an extended meaning (← sweep in a circle, returning to one's starting point) → *leave* (← leave to return home). A seal inscription form adds stop to suggest completion of action.

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