Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 望郷(ぼうきょう) in Japanese

望郷
Kana Reading
ぼうきょう
Romaji
bōkyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    homesickness; nostalgia


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

home town, village, native place, district

On'Yomi: キョウ, ゴウ

Kun'Yomi: さと

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

On'Yomi: ボウ, モウ

Kun'Yomi: のぞ.む, もち

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