This is the 1005th most frequent Japanese word.
郷土
"郷土" means "native place" or "hometown."
郷土料理 refers to foods traditional or characteristic of a specific region.
郷土料理はその地域の特徴を表します。
Local cuisine represents the characteristics of the region.
郷土 refers to one's hometown or birthplace in this context.
彼は郷土の歴史を研究しています。
He studies the history of his hometown.
郷土文化 describes cultural elements unique to a specific area.