地盤

じばん

[jiban]

Meanings

1.Noun

ground; crust (earth); bed (gravel, river, etc.)

2.Noun

foundation (building, etc.); base

3.Noun

constituency; power base; support (electoral); footing; foothold

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.