noun
A somewhat literary or emotional term for longing for one's hometown or homeland. Often used in songs, poetry, and reflective writing.
望郷の念にかられて、故郷の写真を眺めた。
Overcome with homesickness, I looked at photos of my hometown.
この歌には望郷の思いが込められている。
This song is filled with feelings of nostalgia for home.