Refers to a small rural settlement, smaller than a town (町). Also used as an administrative unit.
彼は小さな村で育った。
He grew up in a small village.
この村には郵便局が一つしかない。
There is only one post office in this village.
He lives in a small village.
She left her village in search of work.
A new village was established in this area.
The village's population is declining due to depopulation.
village office; village hall
ostracism; shunning; sending to Coventry
Kana spelling used in children's materials or when avoiding kanji.