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故郷

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 故郷

きょう
Noun
Freq #3458
1

hometown; birthplace; native place; one's old home

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 612
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

happenstance
especially
intentionally
reason
cause
circumstances
the late
therefore
consequently

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆえ
ふる.い
もと
10 strokes
Frequency: 1077
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

home town
village
native place
district

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ゴウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
くに
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