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JLPT N3 Intermediate

地元

One’s local area or hometown

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Noun (can be used with の to mean "local")

"Hometown" / "Local Area"

Designates the specific region or neighborhood one identifies as their home base, whether it is their birthplace or current long-term residence.

Example

夏休み は 地元 に 帰り ます 。

I'm going back to my hometown for summer vacation.

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地元
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One's local area or hometown
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