地盤
N2じばん
[jiban]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ground; crust (earth); bed (gravel, river, etc.)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
foundation (building, etc.); base
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
constituency; power base; support (electoral); footing; foothold
Example Sentences
この地域は地盤が弱いそうなので注意だ。
I hear the ground is weak in this area.
政治家は地盤を固めることが大切だ。
It's important for politicians to solidify their base.
地盤沈下で道路にひびが入った。
Cracks appeared in the road due to ground subsidence.