Translation and Meaning of: 故郷 - kokyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 故郷 (kokyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kokyou
Kana: こきょう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: hometown; birthplace; Ancient Village; Historical Village; native place; the old home
Meaning in English: home town;birthplace;old village;historic village;native place;one's old home
Definition: Place of birth.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (故郷) kokyou
故郷 is a Japanese word that means "hometown" or "birthplace". It is composed of the kanji 故 (ko), which means "past" or "deceased", and 郷 (kyou), which means "place" or "region". The word is often used to refer to the place where someone was born or raised, and can evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing. The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the word 郷 (kyou) was used to refer to an administrative subdivision of the country. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the sense of "place of origin" or "hometown".How to Write in Japanese - (故郷) kokyou
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Synonyms and Similar - (故郷) kokyou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
故里; 故土; 故国; 故場; 故山
Words containing: 故郷
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Words with the same pronunciation: こきょう kokyou
Example Sentences - (故郷) kokyou
Below are some example sentences:
故郷に帰りたい。
Furusato ni kaeritai
I want to go back to my hometown.
I want to go home.
- 故郷 (kokyou) - means "homeland" or "hometown"
- に (ni) - a particle that indicates the target or destination of the action
- 帰りたい (kaeritai) - a verb that means "want to come back"
故郷に帰りたいです。
Kokyō ni kaeritai desu
I want to go back to my hometown.
I want to go home.
- 故郷 (kokyou) - means "homeland" or "hometown"
- に (ni) - a particle that indicates the place where something happens
- 帰りたい (kaeritai) - a verb that means "want to come back"
- です (desu) - a polite w4Y of speaking
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "hometown; birthplace; Ancient Village; Historical Village; native place; the old home" é "(故郷) kokyou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
