Word details
地
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 地.
Dictionary
Entry
1
ground; land; earth; soil
Examples
雨降って地固まる。
Adversity strengthens the foundations.
この種の洋服地は持ちがよくないだろう。
The suit materials of this sort will not stand up well.
2
the region in question; the local area
3
skin
4
texture; fabric; material; weave
Examples
彼女のドレスは青い地に白の水玉模様がある。
Her dress has white spots on a blue background.
5
base; background
6
one's true nature
7
narrative (i.e. descriptive part of a story)
8
real life; actuality
9
Go (game)
captured territory
10
noh chorus
11
accompaniment music (in Japanese dance)
12
basic phrase (in Japanese music; usu. repetitive)
13
base part (of multiple shamisens)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
地
ground, earth
6 strokesFrequency 40JLPT N3Grade 2
On
チジ
Nanori
どま
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