hikiかえkaesuhiきかえすkikaesu
1.

To return to the original starting point or location after having moved away from it.

2.

To reverse one's course or decision, indicating a change in direction or intention after beginning a journey or action.

3.

To revisit a previous situation or state, implying a restoration to a former condition or mindset.

4.

To engage in a repetitive action, suggesting the notion of going back over something that has already been done or stated.

Example:

今は引き返すには遅すぎる。