This is the 5172nd most frequent Japanese word.
郷
"郷" means "hometown," "village," or "native place."
'郷' here refers to the surrounding culture or local customs.
郷に入っては郷に従え。
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
'郷' in '故郷' means 'hometown' or 'native place'.
彼は故郷を懐かしんでいる。
He is nostalgic for his hometown.
'郷' here denotes a specific region or locality.