Japanese

じもと
Meaning: hometown; local; home area
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
元

Example sentences

I returned to my hometown for the first time in ten years.
大学を卒業して、地元の会社に就職した。
After graduating from university, I got a job at a local company.
この前、久しぶりに地元の友達に会った。
I met a friend from my hometown the other day after a long time.
私の記事が地元の新聞に載った
My article appeared in the local newspaper.
彼は地元の消防団に所属している。
He belongs to the local fire brigade.
地元の住民たちが新しい工場の建設に反対している。
Local residents are protesting against the construction of the new factory.
留学生たちは地元の住民と積極的に交流している。
The international students are actively interacting with the local residents.
彼は地元の銀行に勤めている。
He is working at a local bank.
休日は地元の商店街が家族連れで賑わう。
The local shopping street is crowded with families on holidays.
旅先で地元の人と触れ合うのは楽しい。
It is fun to interact with the locals while traveling.

Usage Notes

Refers to the place where one was born or raised, or the area where something is currently happening.

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