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Meaning of 郷愁(きょうしゅう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

郷愁
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
きょうしゅう
Romaji
kyōshū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    nostalgia; homesickness

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郷愁, きょうしゅう used in context

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Kanji found in this word

愁 JLPT 1

distress, grieve, lament, be anxious

On: シュウ

Kun: うれ.える, うれ.い

13 strokes

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郷 JLPT 1

home town, village, native place, district

On: キョウ, ゴウ

Kun: さと

11 strokes

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