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poor village; desolate village; lonely village; remote village
彼は寒村に生まれ育った。
He was born and raised in a remote village.
寒村の暮らしは厳しかった。
Life in the desolate village was harsh.
かつての寒村が観光地に変わった。
The once desolate village has turned into a tourist destination.