Japanese word

盆地

Pronunciation

Romajibonchi

Meaning

  • nounbasin

Example

山に囲まれた盆地に町があります。yama ni kako ma re ta bon chi ni machi ga a ri ma su

There is a town in the basin surrounded by mountains.

Illustration for 盆地 (basin)

More examples

夏になると、盆地に霧が発生します。natsu ni na ru to bon chi ni kiri ga has sei shi ma su

In summer, fog forms in the basin.

Core concept

Refers to land that lies lower than its surroundings and is enclosed by mountains or hills.

Common phrases

  • 盆地の気候bon chi no ki kō

    basin climate

  • 盆地の底bon chi no soko

    floor of the basin

Definition in Japanese

山や丘陵に囲まれた、周囲より低い平地。yama ya kyū ryō ni kako ma re ta shū i yo ri hiku i hei chi

Word origin

盆地 (bonchi) is formed from 盆 (bon, "tray or basin") and 地 (chi, "land"), linking the shape of a tray with an enclosed area of land.

Usage tips

  • A basin may contain towns and farmland because its relatively level floor provides space for settlement and cultivation.

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