noun
Refers to one's native place or the place where one grew up. Slightly formal and often used in written or narrative contexts; in casual speech, 故郷 (ふるさと) or 地元 (じもと) are more common.
彼は郷里の両親に手紙を書いた。
He wrote a letter to his parents back in his hometown.
夏休
I plan to go back to my hometown for summer vacation.