Japanese

じめん
Meaning: ground; surface; land
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
面

Example sentences

I fell and put my hands on the ground.
地面に円を描く。
To draw a circle on the ground.
怒りに任せて、彼は地面にコップを投げつけた。
Giving in to his anger, he threw the cup on the ground.
彼は地面に膝をついて、許しを請うた。
He knelt on the ground and begged for forgiveness.
警察官は逃げようとする犯人を地面に押さえつけた。
The police officer pinned the criminal trying to escape to the ground.
桜の花びらがひらひらと地面に舞い落ちている。
Cherry blossom petals are fluttering down to the ground.
地震で地面が大きく裂けた。
The ground split wide open during the earthquake.
雨水が地面に浸透した。
Rainwater has soaked into the ground.
彼は不意の一撃を喰らって、地面に倒れ込んだ。
He took an unexpected blow and collapsed to the ground.
彼は地面に旗を突き立てた。
He thrust the flag into the ground.

Usage Notes

Refers to the surface of the earth or land properties.

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