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郷
1
village; hamlet
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countryside; country
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里 only
home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
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里 only
one's origins; one's upbringing; one's past
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hometown; birthplace
Examples
私の郷里の町は海に接している。
My home town is adjacent to the ocean.
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nostalgia; homesickness
Examples
管弦楽団は郷愁に満ちた音楽を演奏し始めた。
The orchestra struck up nostalgic music.
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regional cuisine; local cuisine
Examples
この近辺で、美味しい郷土料理を食べさせてくれるお店はありますか。
Is there a restaurant around here that serves local delicacies?
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Proverb
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Examples
いえ、お気になさらず。郷に入っては郷に従えと学んできました。
No, please don't concern yourself. I have learnt to do as the Romans when in Rome.
