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“terrain” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichikei

Example

この地域は地形が複雑です。ko no chi iki wa chi kei ga fuku zatsu de su

The terrain in this area is complex.

Illustration for 地形 (terrain)

How to say “terrain” in Japanese

“Terrain” in Japanese is 地形 (chikei).

It describes land through the natural rises, falls, and surface features that define a particular area.

Full entry for 地形: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 地形

地図だけでは、現地の地形を正確に把握できません。chi zu da ke de wa gen chi no chi kei o sei kaku ni ha aku de ki ma se n

You cannot accurately understand the local terrain from a map alone.

Tips for using 地形

  • Terrain can describe an area from a practical viewpoint, as in difficult terrain for hikers, vehicles, or rescue teams.

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