郷
Kanji · N1
郷 / home town
Kanji for home town, village, or native place.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ、ゴウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
郷 carries the meaning home town, village, or native place.
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Common compounds with 郷
帰郷するききょうする
故郷こきょうhometown / birthplace / native place
郷里きょうりhometown / birthplace
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