Japanese

ちほう
Meaning: region; rural area; the provinces
Part of Speech: Noun

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地
方

Example sentences

I spent my summer vacation in a quiet rural area away from the city.
この地方において、その習慣は今でも残っている。
In this region, that custom still remains even now.
その政党は地方で着実に勢力を伸ばしている。
That political party is steadily expanding its influence in the regions.
それはこの地方特有の文化です。
That is a culture unique to this region.
長引く不況により、地方の経済は疲弊している。
Due to the prolonged recession, regional economies are exhausted.
地方経済の活性化が大きな課題となっている。
The revitalization of regional economies has become a major challenge.
地方によっては、芋虫のことを「くい」と呼ぶことがある。
In some regions, caterpillars are sometimes called 'kui'.
近年、都市部と地方の経済的格差が広がっている。
In recent years, the economic disparity between urban and rural areas has been widening.
この地方の土壌は肥沃だ。
The soil in this region is fertile.
彼は地方の支社に左遷された。
He was demoted to a local branch office.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a specific region or to rural areas away from major cities.

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