Kanaate #8 answers (September 29, 2026)
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4-kana answer: こきょう
Meaning
故郷 means one’s hometown or the place where one grew up. It can carry a sense of affection or nostalgia.
Example sentences
夏休みには、故郷の祖父母を訪ねる予定です。
Natsuyasumi ni wa, kokyō no sofubo o tazuneru yotei desu.
I plan to visit my grandparents in my hometown during summer vacation.
故郷の駅に着くと、懐かしい景色が見えました。
Kokyō no eki ni tsuku to, natsukashii keshiki ga miemashita.
When I arrived at the station in my hometown, I saw a familiar view.
Note
故郷 often carries a warm or nostalgic feeling. 出身地 is a more factual word for the place where someone was born or grew up.
Related words
- 出身地
- ふるさと
- 地元
About the shape of this word
- 4 hiragana.
- No kana is repeated.
- It contains small kana: ょ. Use the 小 (small) key to type them.
5-kana answer: かきごおり
Meaning
A cold dessert made from finely shaved ice, often topped with flavored syrup. Fruit or other toppings may also be added.
Example sentences
暑い日に、かき氷を食べて涼みました。
Atsui hi ni, kakigōri o tabete suzumimashita.
I cooled off by eating shaved ice on a hot day.
祭りの屋台で、友達とかき氷を買いました。
Matsuri no yatai de, tomodachi to kakigōri o kaimashita.
I bought shaved ice with my friend at a festival stall.
Note
Kakigōri is often served with flavored syrup, such as strawberry or lemon. Some versions also include fruit or sweet bean paste.
Related words
- 氷
- シロップ
- アイスクリーム
About the shape of this word
- 5 hiragana.
- No kana is repeated.
- It contains kana with a dakuten (voicing mark): ご. Use the ゛ key to type them.
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