English–Japanese
“basin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibonchi
Example
山に囲まれた盆地に町があります。yama ni kako ma re ta bon chi ni machi ga a ri ma su
There is a town in the basin surrounded by mountains.
How to say “basin” in Japanese
“Basin” in Japanese is 盆地 (bonchi).
Refers to land that lies lower than its surroundings and is enclosed by mountains or hills.
Example sentences with 盆地
夏になると、盆地に霧が発生します。natsu ni na ru to bon chi ni kiri ga has sei shi ma su
In summer, fog forms in the basin.
Tips for using 盆地
- A basin may contain towns and farmland because its relatively level floor provides space for settlement and cultivation.