Japanese Conversation · Level 40
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Japanese word
土地
Pronunciation
Romajitochi
Meaning
- nounland
Example
この土地は広いです。ko no to chi wa hiro i de su
This land is large.
More examples
この土地は野菜を育てるのに向いています。ko no to chi wa ya sai o soda te ru no ni mu i te i ma su
This land is suitable for growing vegetables.
Core concept
Refers to a stretch of ground viewed as a place that can be occupied, used, or owned.
Common phrases
土地を買うto chi o ka u
buy land
土地を売るto chi o u ru
sell land
土地を借りるto chi o ka ri ru
rent land
土地の値段to chi no ne dan
land price
Similar words
地面jimen: The solid surface of the earth on which people and things stand.
敷地shikichi: A piece of land used for a building or other facility.
Definition in Japanese
人が住んだり利用したりする、ある範囲の地面。hito ga su n da ri ri yō shi ta ri su ru a ru han i no ji men
Word origin
土地 (tochi) combines 土 (to, "earth") and 地 (chi, "ground"), forming a word for a defined area of ground.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 土地 (tochi) often means a particular piece of land, especially in conversations about buying or selling property.
Other meanings
- lotnoun
- soilnoun