ホームシック
Meanings
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A loanword from English 'homesick', used as a noun meaning the feeling of missing home.
The first month of studying abroad was tough because of homesickness.
Usage patterns
- ホームシックになるto become homesick
A week into studying abroad, she became homesick.
- ホームシックにかかるto be struck by homesickness (as if by an illness)
I was hit by homesickness during my first time living abroad.