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furusato

furusato

9.9
A traditional Japanese children's song about missing one's hometown
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The song "furusato" evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing for one's birthplace.

Examples

  • The Japanese post office initiated its furusato kozutsumi (furusato small parcel) service that allows anyone to order through the local post office and have typical souvenir items of a place sent anywhere in Japan as a gift if desired, without ever going there.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The nostalgic desire for community is reflected in the popular fascination with furusato, which literally means "old village," but in popular usage approximates the English "hometown community." Furusato is frequently translated or discussed in American scholarship on Japan as "hometown."

    Academic text (1997)

  • Many Japanese people feel a deep connection to their furusato, often sharing memories of growing up there.

  • In Japan, children learn about their furusato through songs that celebrate the beauty of their hometowns.

Synonyms

uta
vsfurusato
9.9

A traditional Japanese song sung at ceremonies or festivals

is a famous children's song that expresses longing for one's hometown
idyll
vsfurusato
  • Specialized
9.3

A short piece of music that suggests peaceful country life

expresses personal longing and nostalgia for one's hometown rather than calm rural scenes

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Furusato is also the title of a famous Japanese children's song and uses the same parts furu 'old' and sato 'home'. The song talks about missing the hometown, so hearing it brings a strong feeling of longing for one's furusato.