Japanese word

地質

Pronunciation

Romajichishitsu

Meaning

  • noungeology

Example

日本の地質は場所によって違います。nihon no chi shitsu wa ba sho ni yo tte chiga i ma su

The geology of Japan differs by location.

Illustration for 地質 (geology)

More examples

岩石を観察すると、その土地の地質がよく分かります。gan seki o kan satsu su ru to so no to chi no chi shitsu ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

Observing the rocks can tell us a great deal about the geology of the area.

Core concept

Describes the underground structure and materials that give each region its physical character.

Common phrases

  • 地質を調べるchi shitsu o shira be ru

    investigate the geology

  • 地質に詳しいchi shitsu ni kuwa shi i

    knowledgeable about geology

  • 地質調査chi shitsu chō sa

    geological survey

Similar words

地盤jiban: The ground beneath a place, especially its condition for supporting buildings or other structures.
土質doshitsu: The physical nature and quality of soil in a particular place.
岩質ganshitsu: The physical nature and quality of the rock found in a particular place.

Definition in Japanese

地層や岩石などからみた土地の成り立ちや性質。chi sō ya gan seki na do ka ra mi ta to chi no na ri ta chi ya sei shitsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 地質 (chishitsu) consists of 地 (chi, "land") and 質 (shitsu, "quality"), expressing the natural structure and character of the ground.

Usage tips

  • The word geology often describes a region through its rocks and soil rather than its visible scenery, a distinction reflected in 地質 (chishitsu).

Related words

  • 地質的chishitsutekigeologicalna-adjective

Word lists with this word