KANJI
郷
hometown
village, countryside, district, native place
Kun'yomi
さと
On'yomi
ごう
Example sentences
長年海外で暮らしていたが、やはり故郷の景色を見ると心が安らぐ。
Although I had lived abroad for many years, my heart still finds peace when I see the scenery of my hometown.
異国の地で暮らすうちに、ふと故郷への郷愁に駆られることがある。
While living in a foreign land, I sometimes feel a sudden pang of homesickness for my hometown.
旅行の楽しみの一つは、その土地ならではの郷土料理を味わうことだ。
One of the pleasures of traveling is savoring the local cuisine unique to that region.
Practice exercises
1
郷
Answer
きょうごうさと
2
郷
Answer
hometownnative placevillage
3
故郷
hometown; native place
Answer
こきょう
4
郷愁
nostalgia; homesickness
Answer
きょうしゅう
5
郷土
native district; local; hometown
Answer
きょうど
6
異郷
foreign land; strange land
Answer
いきょう