Japanese

とち
Meaning: land; ground; property; locality
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

土
地

Example sentences

He is very familiar with the history of this land.
旅先でその土地ならではの料理を味わう。
To taste the local cuisine unique to that travel destination.
ようやくこの土地の生活に馴染んできた。
I finally got used to the lifestyle of this place.
彼は都内に広い土地を所有している。
He owns a large plot of land in Tokyo.
その伯爵は広大な土地を所有している。
The Count owns a vast amount of land.
中世の領主は城を中心に土地を支配していた。
Medieval lords ruled the land centered around their castles.
この土地の所有者を探している。
I am looking for the owner of this land.
豊かな土地で多くの作物が育っている。
Many crops are growing in the fertile land.
その土地には、古くから伝わる珍しい風習がある。
In that region, there is a rare custom that has been passed down since ancient times.
丘の上の小さな社に、土地の守り神が鎮座している。
The guardian deity of the land resides in a small shrine on top of the hill.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical ground, real estate, or a specific geographic area.

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