縄張り
Reading: なわばり
Meaning: territory, turf, domain
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Example Sentence
This park is a cat's territory.
Usage Notes
Originally referred to marking boundaries with rope. Now commonly used for territorial boundaries of animals, criminal gangs, or areas of responsibility/influence.
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