故郷
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 故郷
Kanji in this Word
故
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
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆえ
ふる.い
もと
郷
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
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!