Meaning

Primary

Hometown

Alternative

Birthplace

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your hometown home village is the one that's your hometown. It's also your birthplace, where you were born.

Reading

きょうり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for is the one you learned, but the reading for isn't the one you learned. To remember this reading, just think about how your birthplace is the place you were reared (), and you really () miss the place.

Context

Context Sentences

郷里を訪れるのはお金と時間の無駄です。

Visiting my hometown is a waste of time and money.

Kanji Composition