noun
hometown; birthplace; native place
Refers to the place where one was born and raised, often with nostalgic or emotional overtones. More formal and literary than ふるさと.
See also: 故郷 (ふるさと)
彼は故郷を離れて都会で働いている。
He left his hometown and works in the city.
Remembering the scenery of my hometown calms my heart.