地方
じかた
[jikata]
Meanings
1.Noun
person in charge of music (in a Japanese dance performance)
2.Noun
person singing ballads (in noh)
3.Noun
coast (esp. as seen from the water); shore
Other Readings
「地方」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
彼は地方の小さな町で育ったよ。
He grew up in a small rural town.
地方自治体の役割は重要だね。
The role of local governments is important.
都会より地方の生活が好きだな。
I prefer rural life to city life.