Japanese

いち
Meaning: position; location; place
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

位
置

Example sentences

Confirm your current location on the map.
そのホテルは街の中心部に位置しており、観光に便利だ。
The hotel is located in the center of the city and is convenient for sightseeing.
関西は日本の西部に位置する地域です
Kansai is a region located in the western part of Japan.
朝鮮半島はアジア大陸の東部に位置している。
The Korean Peninsula is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent.
チリは南アメリカ大陸の西岸に位置する細長い国です。
Chile is a long, narrow country located on the west coast of the South American continent.
朝鮮半島はアジア大陸の東部に位置しています。
The Korean Peninsula is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent.
ウクライナはヨーロッパ東部に位置する国だ。
Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe.
日本は東アジアに位置する国です。
Japan is a country located in East Asia.
山口県は本州の西端に位置している。
Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the western tip of Honshu.
その町は、この半島の西端に位置している。
The town is located at the western tip of this peninsula.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical location or relative status/position in a group or organization.

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