むら

mura
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. village
2. hamlet

Notes

The term '村' is commonly used to refer to rural areas in Japan, often characterized by a close-knit community and traditional lifestyle. It is a basic vocabulary word taught at the beginner level of Japanese language learning.

Examples

彼は小さなむらに住んでいます。

Kare wa chiisana mura ni sundeimasu.

He lives in a small village.

そのむらは山の中にあります。

Sono mura wa yama no naka ni arimasu.

The village is located in the mountains.

むら祭りは毎年開催されます。

Mura matsuri wa maitoshi kaisai saremasu.

The village festival is held every year.