地
N3じ
[ji]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ground; land; earth; soil
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
the region in question; the local area
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
skin
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
texture; fabric; material; weave
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
base; background
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's true nature
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
narrative (i.e. descriptive part of a story)
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
real life; actuality
9.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
captured territory
10.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noh chorus
11.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
accompaniment music (in Japanese dance)
12.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
basic phrase (in Japanese music; usu. repetitive)
13.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
base part (of multiple shamisens)
Other Readings
「地」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
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.