Japanese Conversation · Level 61
75 words
Japanese word
大地
Pronunciation
Romajidaichi
Meaning
- nounearth
Example
大地は雨でぬれています。dai chi wa ame de nu re te i ma su
The earth is wet from the rain.
More examples
農家は大地の恵みに感謝しています。nō ka wa dai chi no megu mi ni kan sha shi te i ma su
Farmers are grateful for the blessings of the earth.
Core concept
Describes the broad natural land beneath and around people, viewed as a continuous part of the natural world.
Common phrases
大地の恵みdai chi no megu mi
the blessings of the earth
大地を耕すdai chi o tagaya su
cultivate the land
大地に立つdai chi ni ta tsu
stand on the earth
Similar words
地面jimen: The upper surface of the ground that supports people, animals, and objects.
土地tochi: An area of land viewed as a place for living, farming, ownership, or use.
陸地rikuchi: The part of the earth that is not covered by seas, lakes, or rivers.
Definition in Japanese
広く続く自然の地面や土地。hiro ku tsuzu ku shi zen no ji men ya to chi
Word origin
As a Sino-Japanese compound, 大 (dai, "big") + 地 (chi, "ground") forms 大地 (daichi), meaning the broad earth or land.
Usage tips
- In English, Earth with a capital letter usually names the planet, while earth in lowercase can mean soil or land, a distinction that helps clarify the range of 大地 (daichi).
Other meanings
- landnoun
- groundnoun