Japanese

Meaning: land; place; ground
Part of Speech: Noun

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地

Example sentences

He set out on a journey in search of a peaceful place to settle down.
かつてこの地を支配した文明は、跡形もなく滅びた。
The civilization that once ruled this land has perished without a trace.
地の利を生かして、敵を迎え撃つ。
Taking advantage of the geographical terrain, we meet the enemy's attack.
彼は夢半ばにして、異国の地で果てた。
He perished in a foreign land with his dream half-fulfilled.
彼は一生を辺境の地の調査に捧げた。
He dedicated his life to the investigation of remote lands.
異国の地で新しい生活を始めるのは勇気がいる。
Starting a new life in a foreign land takes courage.
彼は長年、この地の絶対的な支配者として君臨した。
He reigned as the absolute ruler of this land for many years.
彼女の実家は、代々この地で手広く商を営んでいる。
Her family has been running an extensive business in this area for generations.
彼は地に伏して許しを乞うた。
He prostrated himself on the ground and begged for forgiveness.
彼は勅命を受けて、遠くの地へ旅立った
He received an imperial order and set off for a distant land.

Usage Notes

In this context, it refers to a specific place or region.

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