地
N3じ
[ji]
Meanings
1.Noun
ground; land; earth; soil
2.Noun
the region in question; the local area
3.Noun
skin
4.Noun
texture; fabric; material; weave
5.Noun
base; background
6.Noun
one's true nature
7.Noun
narrative (i.e. descriptive part of a story)
8.Noun
real life; actuality
9.Noun
《go (game)》captured territory
10.Noun
noh chorus
11.Noun
accompaniment music (in Japanese dance)
12.Noun
basic phrase (in Japanese music; usu. repetitive)
13.Noun
base part (of multiple shamisens)
Other Readings
「地」 has other readings with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
この着物は地が絹でできている。
The base fabric of this kimono is made of silk.
この高級な着物は生地の地がとても良い。
This high-quality kimono has a good texture.
青地に白い模様が入っている。
White patterns are on a blue background.