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VocabJLPT N3

hometown

Noun

Definitions

1. one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

A noun meaning "one's origin," "hometown," or "where one is from." It is commonly used when introducing yourself or asking where someone grew up or which school or organization they came from.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look at this — so many people from the same town!

Sentence 2

Wait, you went to the same high school too?! Small world!

Sentence 3

Wait, you're from the same country but your cultures are completely different?

Sentence 4

That expression sounds kind of Kansai — am I right?

Sentence 5

Why are you so cold — because you're from up north? Just kidding!