noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being in one's hometown; residing in the countryside
Refers to the state of living in or returning to one's hometown or rural area. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
彼は現在在郷中で、都合がつかない。
He is currently staying in his hometown and is unavailable.
在郷の家族に会
I go to visit my family back home in the countryside.
noun
Only with reading ざいごう
Refers to rural districts or the countryside as a place. Only used with reading ざいごう.
在郷の風景はのどかだ。
The rural scenery is peaceful.
彼は在郷で育った。
He grew up in the countryside.