地域
A noun referring to a specific area, region, or district characterized by certain features or boundaries. It is commonly used to describe local communities or geographical sections within a larger city or country.
Examples
3 of 5私はこの地域に住んでいます。
I live in this area.
地域の皆様のご協力をお願いします。
We ask for the cooperation of everyone in the region.
この地域、結構静かだね。
This area is quite quiet, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chi' (地) meaning earth/ground and 'Iki' (域) meaning boundary or territory. It's a territory of ground.
Quick Quiz
私の( )は、冬に雪がたくさん降ります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 地域
Examples
私はこの地域に住んでいます。
everydayI live in this area.
地域の皆様のご協力をお願いします。
formalWe ask for the cooperation of everyone in the region.
この地域、結構静かだね。
informalThis area is quite quiet, isn't it?
この地域の人口は年々減少しています。
academicThe population of this region is decreasing year by year.
わが社は地域社会に貢献することを目指しています。
businessOur company aims to contribute to the local community.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
地域に根ざす
to be rooted in the community
地域経済
regional economy
地域格差
regional disparity
Often Confused With
Chihō usually refers to rural provinces far from the capital, whereas Chiiki is a general term for any specific area or neighborhood.
Chiku refers specifically to a small, officially designated district or city block.
Usage Notes
Chiiki is a very versatile word for 'area' used in both formal documents and daily conversation. It can refer to a neighborhood, a city section, or a larger geographical region.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'chihō' (rural/province) when they simply mean a 'local area' or 'neighborhood' in a city; in those cases, 'chiiki' is more appropriate.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chi' (地) meaning earth/ground and 'Iki' (域) meaning boundary or territory. It's a territory of ground.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese characters: '地' (ground/earth) and '域' (limits/territory).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Japan emphasizes 'chiiki-zukuri' (community building), where local residents participate in maintaining safety, festivals, and cleaning.
Quick Quiz
私の( )は、冬に雪がたくさん降ります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 地域
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気候
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天気
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曇天
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日光
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