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地元
jimoto
Description
「地元」は、自分が住んでいる町や、生まれ育った場所のことです。
"地元" refers to the town where you live or the place where you were born and raised.
「地元の店」や「地元の友達」のように、身近な地域を表すときによく使います。
It is often used to describe familiar areas, like in "地元の店" (local store) or "地元の友達" (local friends).
Meanings
地元jimoto
one's local area; hometown; the local community
夏休みは地元に帰ります。
I go back to my hometown for summer vacation.
地元jimoto
local; of the area in question
地元のお祭りはとても楽しいです。
The local festival is very fun.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (land, place) + 元 (origin, base), literally "the base place" one belongs to.
- Nuance
地元 stresses where you currently belong or grew up; 故郷 is more emotional "native place."
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