1.
hometown, birthplace
The place where one was born or grew up.
Pronunciation
- 故郷: formal/literary
- 故郷: poetic/emotional (same kanji, different reading)
Common patterns
Related words
Related Words
Related:
地元 (local area, hometown)
Related:
出身地 (place of origin)
Related:
田舎 (countryside, rural hometown)
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郷里 (hometown)
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異郷 (foreign land)
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祖国 (homeland)
Antonym:
他郷 (foreign land)