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Kotomora

お里さと

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Meanings

1

noun

one's parents' home; family home

Polite or honorific term for someone's family home, especially when referring to the home of the person you are speaking to or a third party. Often used in respectful contexts.

2

noun

one's origins; one's upbringing; one's background

Refers to a person's background, upbringing, or the environment they were raised in. Can imply that someone's behavior or character reflects their upbringing. Often used in expressions like お里が知れる (to reveal one's upbringing).

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