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お帰りなさい
It literally means 'return honorably'. Family members use this to acknowledge someone's return. It can be shortened to okaeri for casual situations.
Examples in context
お父さん、お帰りなさい
Welcome home, dad
お帰り、遅かったね
Welcome back, you were late
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