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故郷
kokyou, furusato
Description
「故郷」は、自分が生まれたり、育ったりした場所のことです。
"故郷" means the place where one was born or raised.
遠くに住んでいる人が、なつかしい気持ちで使うことが多い言葉です。
It is often used by people living far away with feelings of nostalgia.
Meanings
故郷kokyou
hometown; birthplace; place where one grew up
私の故郷は海の近くにあります。
My hometown is near the sea.
故郷furusato
one's home village; native place (nostalgic reading)
久しぶりに故郷へ帰りました。
I returned to my hometown after a long time.
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Notes
- Reading
故郷 reads formal 'kokyou' or warmer, native 'furusato' (the latter often written ふるさと).
- Nuance
故郷 feels emotional and nostalgic; 出身 or 地元 are more neutral for stating origin.
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