Japanese word

当地

Pronunciation

Romajitōchi

Meaning

  • nounhere

Example

当地では春に祭りがあります。tō chi de wa haru ni matsu ri ga a ri ma su

There is a festival here in spring.

Illustration for 当地 (here)

More examples

観光客は当地の名物を楽しみます。kan kō kyaku wa tō chi no mei butsu o tano shi mi ma su

Tourists enjoy the local specialties here.

Core concept

Points to the place where the speaker is or to the particular area currently being discussed.

Common phrases

  • 当地の名物tō chi no mei butsu

    local specialty

  • 当地を訪れるtō chi o otozu re ru

    visit this area

Similar words

現地genchi: The actual site of an event, activity, or situation.
当所tōsho: The place named or referred to in a formal document or report.

Definition in Japanese

現在いる場所、または話題として取り上げている地域。gen zai i ru ba sho ma ta wa wa dai to shi te to ri a ge te i ru chi iki

Word origin

当地 (tōchi) is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 当 (tō, "this or current") and 地 (chi, "place"), meaning the place concerned.

Usage tips

  • Although 当地 (tōchi) means the place being discussed, its formal tone makes it more common in notices and reports than in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • this areanoun

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