Stroke Order
Meaning
Ground, Earth
On'yomi (音読み)
ち, じ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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Stroke Count
6 strokes

地 in useful words

Learn the character in complete words, because its pronunciation can change with context. Read each word aloud, connect it with the meaning, and then cover the reading to test yourself.

地元じもと
home area; home town
地方ちほう
district; region; area; locality
土地とち
plot of land; lot; soil
基地きち
base (military, expedition, etc.)
現地げんち
actual place; actual location; the spot; the scene; the field; (on) site
地域ちいき
area; region; district; locality

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