🇯🇵 How to say

“earth” in Japanese

地ち
Illustration of "earth" in a Japanese cultural setting
A traveler stands on a dirt path surrounded by lush green fields, feeling the solid ground beneath their worn hiking boots after a long journey through the countryside.

Usage note

地 refers to the physical ground or earth, and it's also used in compounds like 地元 (hometown) to mean 'local'—helping you connect to places you visit.

Examples

  • 地が固いです。

    The ground is hard.

  • 地に座りましょう。

    Let's sit on the ground.

  • 地の食べ物が好きです。

    I like local food.

Quick check

What does "地" mean?

  • A. earth
  • B. sheep
  • C. dragon
  • D. face

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