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郷
On'yomi
キョウ・ゴウ
KYOU / GOU
Kun'yomi
さと
sato
home town · village · native place · district
peaceful
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Component Breakdown
郷=
乡阝
乡 + hill
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two people eating. Hometown.
Symbolism
Hometown, native place, return home. Represents birthplace.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
近郷近在
きんごうきんざい
surrounding country; neighboring villages; surrounding country
Proverbs & Idioms
郷に入っては郷に従え
ごうにいってはごうにしたがえ
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Follow local customs when visiting a new place