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hometown; birthplace; native place; one's old home
「故郷」 has another reading with different meanings.
故郷に帰りたいと思っている。
I'm thinking of returning to my hometown.
彼女は故郷を離れて十年になる。
It's been ten years since she left her hometown.
故郷の風景が懐かしく思い出される。
I fondly remember the scenery of my hometown.