N2
きょうしゅう (kyōshū)
郷愁
nostalgia, homesickness, yearning for the past
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to express a deep, sentimental longing for one's hometown, country, or a past era. It has a slightly literary or poetic feel, indicating a profound emotional state rather than simple 'missing something'.
📝 Example Sentences
古い写真を見て、故郷への郷愁に駆られた。
Looking at old photos, I was overcome with nostalgia for my hometown.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "郷愁"!
遠い故郷を離れて長い間、彼は時々_______を感じた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「遠い故郷を離れて」いるので、「故郷を懐かしく思う気持ち」、つまり「郷愁」が適切です。
English: Since he is 'far from his distant hometown,' the feeling of 'missing one's hometown,' which is nostalgia (郷愁), is appropriate.
English: Since he is 'far from his distant hometown,' the feeling of 'missing one's hometown,' which is nostalgia (郷愁), is appropriate.
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