Japanese for Kids · Level 14
90 words
Japanese word
陸地
Pronunciation
Romajirikuchi
Meaning
- nounland
Example
船から陸地が見えます。fune ka ra riku chi ga mi e ma su
I can see land from the boat.
More examples
船は夕方、陸地に近づきました。fune wa yū gata riku chi ni chika zu ki ma shi ta
The boat approached land in the evening.
Core concept
Refers to solid ground as a distinct area separate from surrounding water.
Common phrases
陸地に近づくriku chi ni chika zu ku
approach land
陸地から離れるriku chi ka ra hana re ru
leave land
陸地を探すriku chi o saga su
look for land
Similar words
陸riku: Land viewed as a place separate from the sea or other water.
土地tochi: An area of ground that can be used or owned.
Definition in Japanese
海や川などの水域に対する、地面のある場所。umi ya kawa na do no sui iki ni tai su ru ji men no a ru ba sho
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound combines 陸 (riku, "land") and 地 (chi, "ground") to describe land as a place.
Usage tips
- A globe shows 陸地 (rikuchi) in many shapes, from continents to tiny islands, rather than as one single continuous area.
Opposites
- 海umiseanoun